The First Reactions to ‘Supergirl’ Are Here

The next chapter of James Gunn’s DC Universe is almost here. Supergirl, directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Milly Alcock, is in theaters next week, and it continues the overall franchise Gunn and partner Peter Safran kickstarted way back in 2023. Last year, Superman kicked things off in a major way, and now we find out what his cousin is up to and how that’ll impact the universe around them.

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Full reviews for the film, which co-stars Jason Momoa, Eve Ridley, Matthias Schoenaerts, and Superman himself, David Corenswet, don’t drop until next week, but Warner Bros. allowed people who’ve seen the film early to release their reactions today. Is the film as good as Superman? Better? Is it a huge miss? Let’s see what people think.

#Supergirl is highly enjoyable.

It doesn't quite have the resonance of Superman, but it acts as both a perfect companion and follow-up to that movie with better characters and more complex relationships.

It's also incredibly emotional, which makes the action hit even harder. pic.twitter.com/Mic27Q2jKu

— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) June 18, 2026

Unfortunately Supergirl is a mixed bag for me. As a fan of the comic, I was (perhaps) overly excited for the film adaptation. While Jason Momoa’s Lobo & Milly Alcock shine, some adaptation choices and a bland villain keep it from greatness. It's, simply put, just fine. #Supergirl pic.twitter.com/4uDAvQmjYv

— Tessa Smith – Mama's Geeky (@MamasGeeky) June 18, 2026

#Supergirl isn't a classic but it's pacey fun and hits most of the targets it aims for. Milly Alcock is great as the titular heroine and Momoa's Lobo is a blast. Other big wins are the action, humor and when it leans into physical production. Production and costuming design are