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Tom Holkenborg Replaces Ramin Djawadi as Composer for DC’s Supergirl

The late-stage switch is being presented as aligning the score with the film’s darker anti-hero tone ahead of its June 26 theatrical release.

Overview

  • Official press notes and the movie’s website now credit Tom Holkenborg, also known as Junkie XL, as composer, replacing earlier listings for Ramin Djawadi.
  • Holkenborg’s prior superhero work includes Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Zack Snyder’s Justice League, indicating a return to that established DC sound.
  • James Gunn has described Supergirl as an anti-hero story that emphasizes Kara Zor-El’s baggage and complexity, a tone compatible with Holkenborg’s style.
  • Supergirl is directed by Craig Gillespie and stars Milly Alcock, with Warner Bros. Pictures set to release the film in theaters worldwide on June 26, 2026.
  • The official synopsis says Kara reluctantly teams with an unlikely companion for an interstellar quest for vengeance and justice after a ruthless adversary strikes close to home.