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Supergirl Debuts to Mixed Reviews as Milly Alcock Wins Praise

The film’s uneven script, patchy visuals, and post–test‑screening changes have put pressure on the DCU relaunch and its box‑office prospects.

Overview

  • Supergirl opened in cinemas as the DCU’s second theatrical film after Superman, with wide releases beginning June 26 and the movie now playing internationally.
  • Critics largely agree Milly Alcock gives a standout performance as Kara Zor‑El while faulting the film’s screenplay for uneven pacing, a thinly developed villain, and choppy editing.
  • Reviewers flagged inconsistent visual effects and repetitive planet design, with several outlets saying those flaws undercut otherwise effective scenes and some of Jason Momoa’s Lobo moments.
  • Reporting confirms the theatrical cut runs 108 minutes, carries a PG‑13 rating for violence, language and smoking, and was altered after February test screenings that included an alternate opening sequence.
  • Industry coverage notes the film’s roughly reported $175 million production scale and high break‑even needs, making opening‑week audience reaction and word‑of‑mouth crucial for the DCU’s near‑term momentum.