What to Expect from DC’s Next Movie After the Ending of Superman

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Spoilers ahead for the plot and ending of Superman.

In this rebooted DC universe, the movie Superman, directed by James Gunn, doesn’t start from scratch but continues an ongoing storyline, jumping over the character’s initial origin and focusing on his life as a superhero three years in. This approach leaves the question of Krypto the superdog’s ownership, resembling filmmaker Gunn’s pet dog Ozu, unanswered until late in the movie. However, considering the next DC Comics film coming up, it’s not hard to guess who owns Krypto. The film subtly confirms this with a surprise appearance of a revamped version of a well-known character.

After thwarting Lex Luthor (portrayed by Nicholas Hoult), Superman (played by David Corenswet) heads back to his Fortress of Solitude, accompanied by Krypto. As the story draws to a close, Superman’s Kryptonian cousin Kara Zor-El, also known as Supergirl (Milly Alcock from House of the Dragon), stumbles into Superman’s icy sanctuary, quite tipsy. Overjoyed, Krypto rushes to tackle her, while Clark Kent informs one of his android assistants that Kara, who recently turned 21, is a bit of a party animal. She’s been traveling between planets with red suns because they don’t grant Kryptonians superpowers or invulnerability, which means she can drink alcohol.

In this new portrayal, Alcock’s Kara Zor-El appears less polished compared to recent versions like Sasha Calle and Melissa Benoist, and instead seems more casual and carefree. Unlike the serious Supergirl from 1984’s Supergirl or the straight-laced versions in the Flash movie and Arrowverse, she dons a loose jacket over her classic red-and-blue tights, suggesting a laid-back heroine for her upcoming solo film. This new interpretation of Kara appears as if she just got home from a wild spring break night.

In essence, the Girl of Steel’s appearance in Superman is brief, but it offers a glimpse into the potential narrative for her upcoming solo film directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira, slated for release next June. Initially titled Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, this project has a namesake with a 2021 comic series authored by Tom King and illustrated by Bilquis Evely. The story starts with Supergirl, feeling down, wandering from planet to planet under red suns to drown her sorrows.

It appears that King’s work serves as a significant inspiration for the director revitalizing DC Studios, who has been known to share artwork from other comics by King, including one that influenced the mid-credits scene of Superman, and lately posted a backstage photo showing Alcock studying Woman of Tomorrow for her upcoming role.

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Superman finds Kara’s behavior to be similar to a laid-back sorority girl, but it seems there might be deeper layers to her personality. Keep an eye out for Krypto in the Supergirl movie; he’s usually with her in the comic series titled “Woman of Tomorrow”. The comic book also introduces Ruthye, a teenage apprentice of Kara who’s seeking revenge against a villain named Krem. Actress Eve Ridley will portray Ruthye, while Matthias Schoenaerts will take on the role of Krem in the film. Moreover, Lobo, played by Jason Momoa (previously known for his role as Aquaman), will make an appearance. However, it’s interesting to note that Lobo isn’t part of the comic book series; yet, this deviation from the original story might not be as arbitrary as it appears, as suggested by King, since Lobo was initially intended to share the limelight with Kara in “Woman of Tomorrow”.

It appears that the portrayal of Kara in Alcock’s version will differ significantly from her Kansas counterpart, and this change is necessary for the character. Most screen adaptations of Supergirl have been depicted as female counterparts of their era’s Superman. For instance, Slater’s Supergirl mirrored the cheerful heroine from the Christopher Reeve films, while Calle’s was an alternative universe take on Cavill’s brooding Superman, and Benoist’s was a reporter reminiscent of Clark Kent. However, Corenswet’s Superman is characterized by a boy scout demeanor, whereas Alcock’s Kara is expected to be unruly, which makes for an intriguing twist.

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2025-07-11 06:54