Supergirl Takes Flight: Milly Alcock’s Anti-Hero Debut Unveils Jason Momoa’s Savage Lobo in Explosive First Trailer
The DC Universe is officially diving into the deep end of cosmic chaos. DC Studios dropped the long-awaited first trailer for Supergirl, giving fans an exhilarating, gritty look at Milly Alcock's Kara Zor-El—the Kryptonian hero with a serious case of baggage—and confirming a spectacular, star-making shift for Jason Momoa as the iconic anti-hero Lobo.
Unlike the earnest, hopeful aesthetic of the recent Superman film, this first footage, based on Tom King and Bilquis Evely's critically acclaimed comic Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, promises a raw, punk-rock journey across the galaxy. The message is clear: Supergirl is not just a spin-off; it’s an anti-hero story designed to stand completely apart from her cousin.
Milly Alcock’s Kara: The Imperfect Kryptonian
House of the Dragon breakout star Milly Alcock immediately establishes her Kara Zor-El as a complicated figure. In contrast to her cousin Kal-El, who was raised on Earth by loving parents, Kara grew up on a piece of shattered Krypton, forced to witness the destruction of her world and her people firsthand. This trauma fuels a far grungier, more world-weary persona.
The trailer opens with a bleary-eyed Kara blowing out a lonely birthday candle on a distant, red-sun planet—a detail that hints at her using the solar weakness to actually feel the effects of alcohol. Director Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya, Cruella) teased that this inner turmoil is key to the film's identity. As Kara says in the trailer, drawing a stark line between herself and Superman: "He sees the good in everyone. And I see the truth."
The core of the plot follows Kara, not on a mission to save the world, but on a cosmic quest for vengeance. She is reluctantly recruited by a young alien girl named Ruthye Marye Knoll to hunt down Krem of the Yellow Hills, the ruthless space pirate who murdered Ruthye’s father. This galactic road trip promises plenty of dark humor and explosive action.
The Main Man Arrives: Jason Momoa Rebrands as Lobo
Perhaps the most significant—and widely celebrated—reveal of the trailer was the blink-and-you-miss-it, glorious first look at Jason Momoa as Lobo.
Momoa, who previously portrayed the aquatic hero Aquaman in the former DCEU, has made the stunning jump to the "Main Man" of the DC Universe. DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran confirmed that this was a passion project for the star, with Safran revealing Momoa had been lobbying for the role since his Aquaman days.
Lobo, an intergalactic bounty hunter who embodies the excessive, violent swagger of '90s comics, is a perfect fit for the new DCU's edgier, cosmic side. His brief appearance in the trailer, cigar in hand, immediately hints at a wild, unpredictable dynamic with Kara, suggesting he will either be her reluctant ally or a major threat on her vengeful journey.
Crafting the Cosmic Grunge
Supergirl is the second feature film from the James Gunn and Peter Safran DCU era and visually stands in stark contrast to the Metropolis-set Superman. Directed by Craig Gillespie and penned by writer Ana Nogueira, the film embraces a chaotic, lived-in, and distinctly Guardians of the Galaxy-esque aesthetic. The footage showcases Kara bouncing between grungy, alien-filled colonies, trading the bright colors of Earth for the gritty browns and reds of deep space.
With Milly Alcock leading a stellar cast—including Eve Ridley as Ruthye, Matthias Schoenaerts as Krem, and David Krumholtz as Zor-El—Supergirl looks poised to bring a much-needed dose of rebellious attitude and anti-hero complexity to the superhero genre.
The film is set to fly into theaters on June 26, 2026, making it a cornerstone of the burgeoning new DC Universe. Get ready for a heroine who proves that saving the galaxy doesn't mean you can't be a total mess first.
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