It is virtually time. The first trailer for Supergirl is set to be released earlier than the top of this week and, if it wasn’t apparent by now, I am extremely excited for its arrival.
With the DC Universe (DCU) film adapting – or, on the very least, being closely impressed by – the ‘Supergirl: Lady of Tomorrow’ graphic novel sequence, these of us who’ve learn it’s going to know what to anticipate from Supergirl. It is doubtless, then, that this forthcoming teaser will not maintain any main surprises for followers of the graphic novel sequence both.
Nonetheless, there are certain things that the DCU Chapter One movie’s inaugural trailer has to incorporate to additional whet our appetites. Listed below are three issues I need to see in mentioned teaser – and one I do not.
1. A better sense of Milly Alcock’s take on Kara Zor-El
Ever since Milly Alcock won the race to play Supergirl in the DCU, I have been excited and intrigued to see how she’ll sort out one of many extra sophisticated people created by DC Comics.
We already obtained a taste of this iteration of the character in 2025’s Superman film. Nevertheless, whereas Alcock’s scene-stealing cameo in Superman was all I needed to have full confidence in Supergirl‘s next big-screen outing, it was solely a mere glimpse of her.
Contemplating most viewers will not have learn ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow‘, some took exception to her being depicted as an alcohol-loving occasion lady. A couple of even instructed it was one other outdated instance of how feminine superheroes/characters have been portrayed in movies by means of the a long time.
The truth, although, is that this is just one facet of how Kara is represented in ‘Lady of Tomorrow’. With out going into specifics about this comedian guide sequence, she’s a multifaceted character who’s not solely as altruistic as her Kryptonian cousin, but additionally extra attention-grabbing by advantage of her traumatic previous and rough-around-the-edges persona.
Regardless of her tender years, Alcock has proven she has the on-screen presence and appearing expertise to play charming multidimensional characters. House of the Dragon, Sirens, and Upright are simply three examples that show as a lot. So, whereas I hope Supergirl‘s first teaser is filled with the rebellious overtones, thrilling motion, compelling melodrama, and lovely sci-fi visuals as ‘Lady of Tomorrow’ is, I am additionally anticipating it to offer us a greater sense of Alcock’s tackle the titular hero.
2. Show us Jason Momoa’s Lobo
We know that Jason Momoa, who played Arthur Curry/Aquaman in the now-defunct DC Extended Universe (DCEU), will achieve the lifelong goal of playing Lobo in a DC live-action project following his casting as the fan-favorite mercenary in Supergirl. (You can read more about this character and everyone else who’ll appear in my Supergirl cast and character guide.)
What’s unclear, although, is how he’ll match into the story. In any case, Lobo was initially set to have a small however important function in ‘Lady of Tomorrow’, with its author Tom King confirming as a lot in February 2023 throughout a chat with comicbook.com. Nevertheless, Lobo was dropped after editors Brittany Holzherr and Jamie Wealthy informed King to chop him from the plot.
Given Lobo will function in one among 2026’s most enjoyable new movies, how will he issue into Supergirl‘s story? And the way would possibly his inclusion alter the graphic novel’s narrative?
Talking in June, DCU co-chief James Gunn said Lobo will play a vital role, including: “[Supergirl:] Lady of Tomorrow… is a bunch of little tales and we would have liked to create one through-line, one three-act, extra conventional story. So Lobo helps us to do this.”
I might be shocked if we find out how Lobo matches into Supergirl‘s barely retooled story on this teaser. Nonetheless, it will be good to see Momoa decked out in Lobo’s traditional costume, and sporting the bounty hunter’s conventional albino look.
3. Give us a general story overview…
The story brief for ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ isn’t a convoluted one. I’ll refrain from outlining it here – those of you do who want to know more should read the plot section of my dedicated Supergirl guide.
Whereas I do not foresee the teaser going heavy on the plot particulars entrance, it will be a sensible transfer to offer individuals some thought about what to anticipate. Certain, a teaser does not have to reveal something important a couple of film’s plot synopsis – Superman‘s first trailer definitely did not when it took flight final December.
Nonetheless, DC Studios’ subsequent function movie is primarily based on a selected graphic novel. So, if Gunn and firm don’t need individuals to search around for extra on its story and probably encounter main spoilers (extra on this in a second), it will be greatest to incorporate some plot particulars within the trailer.
4. …but stay far away from story spoilers
I’ll preface this by saying there’s very little chance that Supergirl‘s teaser will come with huge story spoilers attached.
That said, there are some incredibly significant moments that happen very early on in ‘Woman of Tomorrow’. In fact, one of the literary work’s biggest talking points – don’t worry, I won’t say it is here – actually occurs in chapters 1 and 2 of the eight-part series.
Thanks to the magical process known as editing, it’ll be easy to avoid that and other major story beats in the superhero flick’s first trailer. Even so, it’s in Gunn and co.’s best interests to withhold the comic book series’ biggest surprises until the movie is out in theaters. There’ll be enough to discuss about Supergirl‘s official teaser in the days and weeks ahead as we pore over the film’s first footage without including story spoilers. So, please, don’t ruin them ahead of time.
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