First Supergirl Trailer Showcases Milly Alcock and a Ton of James Gunn Influence

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The first trailer for the Supergirl movie has given fans a glimpse of Miley Alcock as Kara Zor-El. The two-minute trailer introduces viewers to a fresh take on the DC Universe. Though Ana Nogueira wrote the screenplay (based on a story by Tom King) and Craig Gillespie directed, producer James Gunn clearly had a significant influence on the film’s direction.

The Supergirl Trailer is Pure James Gunn

The trailer begins with a playful scene: Kara’s dog, Krypto, bumps an empty bottle onto a record player, starting the music. We then see Kara’s messy apartment, with a newspaper – The Daily Planet – lying on the floor. The front page shows her cousin, Superman, having just saved a town from a nuclear explosion.

The first trailer for ‘SUPERGIRL’ has been released.

In theaters on June 26, 2026

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) December 11, 2025

The trailer opens with Krypto using a newspaper as a puppy pad, and a slightly rough Kara playfully scolds him, immediately establishing the show’s lighthearted and humorous tone. With this trailer, showrunner Jessica Quested is making it clear: the new Supergirl series won’t take itself too seriously.

Okay, so the movie opens with some typical spaceship stuff and a few mysterious figures. Then we jump right into Kara at a bar, knocking back drinks. She quickly tells us “23 will be the best year yet,” which feels a little out of nowhere, and then playfully jabs at Krypto, saying, “Let’s be honest, babe, it’s not a very high bar to clear.” It’s a snappy way to set the stage, hinting things haven’t been great, but she’s optimistic… or trying to be!

The upcoming movie draws inspiration from the eight-part comic book series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which portrays Kara as someone deeply affected by loss. According to director James Gunn, she’s haunted by witnessing the deaths of everyone around her. This emotional backdrop is hinted at in the movie’s trailer, where a young girl asks Kara about losing everything. Kara responds that Krypton’s destruction wasn’t instantaneous, stating, “the gods aren’t that merciful.”

The trailer quickly cuts to a scene of Kara and a young girl facing a group of armed men. Kara wryly observes, “Okay, this does not look like it’s going to end well,” then adds, “For you guys.” As Blondie’s song “Call Me” begins, Kara starts fighting back. The choice of music feels more in line with James Gunn’s personal style than with the overall tone of the new DC Universe.

The trailer concludes with the girl questioning Kara about whether others on her planet possess similar abilities. Kara replies that it’s currently just a group of two. When asked about Superman’s personality, the trailer reveals a key theme: Kara explains, “He sees the good in everyone,” while she clarifies, “I see the truth.”

Upvotes. Downvotes. Whatever.

The day before the trailer was released, a poster introduced Supergirl with the slogan: “Truth. Justice. Whatever.” This marketing approach continues to show Kara as someone hardened by the loss of her planet, and seemingly unconcerned with the ideals of her more well-known cousin.

Instead of comparing the new Supergirl trailer to past Superman films, online viewers said it reminded them of other projects James Gunn has worked on.

That “Kryptonians of the Galaxy” trailer was underwhelming.#Supergirl

— Verbal Riot (@verbalriotshow) December 11, 2025

The trailer released on the official DC and Warner Bros. YouTube channel quickly gained a lot of positive feedback, with 141,000 upvotes compared to only 7,900 downvotes just over an hour after it went live. This could be a positive indicator for James Gunn’s new DC Universe. Alternatively, it’s possible audiences will become disillusioned over time, mirroring the weariness of the Supergirl character herself.

Supergirl arrives in theaters June 6, 2026

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2025-12-11 23:57