Full Breakdown
DC Studios’ *Supergirl* Opens June 26 After Advance Ticket Sales Begin
6/4/2026, 1:35:08 PM
Advance Ticket Sales and Release Details
Advance tickets for the Craig Gillespie-directed *Supergirl* went on sale following an Instagram announcement by DC co-chief James Gunn. The film, starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, is scheduled to open in theaters on June 26, 2026.
Production Context and Source Material
*Supergirl* adapts the Tom King and Bilquis Evely graphic novel *Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow*. It follows the 1984 *Supergirl* film produced by Ilya Salkind, which was distributed by Tri-Star rather than Warner Bros. The current project is part of the broader DC Studios slate overseen by Peter Safran and James Gunn, whose recent *Superman* reboot earned $125 million domestically and $618.7 million worldwide.
Principal Cast and Crew
- Milly Alcock – Kara Zor-El / Supergirl (also known from *House of the Dragon*)
- Craig Gillespie – Director, noted for granting actors extensive creative latitude
- Jason Momoa – Lobo, former Aquaman actor now portraying the anti-hero
- Matthias Schoenaerts – Krem of the Yellow Hills, the primary antagonist
- David Corenswet – Superman cameo
- Supporting cast includes Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, and Emily Beecham.
Executive producers are Nigel Gostelow, Chantal Nong Vo, and Lars P. Winther; Peter Safran and James Gunn serve as producers.
Budget, Trailer Performance, and Box-Office Projections
The production budget is reported at $175 million net, with a breakeven point of $315 million worldwide after accounting for global P&A spend. The official trailer has amassed 27 million YouTube views, while an earlier teaser reached 24 million. These metrics are positioned against the prior *Superman* revamp’s $125 million opening and $618.7 million total gross.
Official Statements from DC Studios
James Gunn confirmed on Instagram: “Advance tickets for the Craig Gillespie directed *Supergirl* are on sale.” Warner Bros. Pictures reiterated the June 26 release date and highlighted the film’s placement within the DC Universe’s expanding lineup.
On-Set Creative Freedom
In a Fandango “Big Ticket” interview, Momoa described his approach to Lobo: “I’m trying to find [the character of Lobo] too… but then after that, I’m just trying to stay as free as possible.” Momoa added that much of his performance was captured during looping, noting director Gillespie’s willingness to retain spontaneous moments. Gillespie praised Schoenaerts’ improvisational work, saying the actor “would give me 1-10 in terms of variations… and was bonkers at times, in the best way.”
Criticism & Opposition
The sourced material does not contain any reported criticism or opposition to the film’s production, casting, or marketing.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
No contradictory figures appear across the sources. However, the exact global marketing (P&A) spend and final box-office target beyond the $315 million breakeven estimate remain unspecified.
Verbatim Quotes
- “DC co-chief James Gunn made it official on Instagram that advance tickets for the Craig Gillespie directed Supergirl are on sale.” — James Gunn, Co-chief, DC Studios
- “I’m trying to find [the character of Lobo] too. I just have a wealth of knowledge from the comics and obviously the script to work with, but then after that, I’m just trying to stay as free as possible,” — Jason Momoa, Actor (Lobo)
- “We kind of just get to see what we do in looping — most of mine’s action — and I got to see some of the stuff. And I was really surprised to see how much Craig kept in there, because a lot of times, you’ll get loose, and you’re like, ‘That’ll never be in there.'” — Jason Momoa
- “He was so courageous. He would give me 1-10 in terms of variations and had that trust to say ‘Let’s try and figure out in the edit.’ And we would narrow it down, but he would be bonkers at times, in the best way.” — Craig Gillespie, Director
What’s Next
*Supergirl* will debut in cinemas on June 26, 2026. Promotional activities are expected to continue through the summer, building on the strong online engagement demonstrated by the trailer’s view counts.
