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.