Early Reviews Praise 'Supergirl' as Dc's Boldest Adventure yet
WHO:
Collider - Milly Alcock stars in the film "Supergirl."
Variety - James Gunn is the director of "Supergirl."
WHAT:
The Hollywood Reporter - Milly Alcock's performance as Kara Zor-El is described as "fierce and vulnerable" by CineXpress.
The Hollywood Reporter - The film is noted for its "straightforward, poignant story" according to Den of Geek.
The Hollywood Reporter - The film is characterized as having "surprisingly dark themes" and "John Wick-style motivation" by The AU Review.
The Hollywood Reporter - The film is said to deliver a "cool intergalactic road trip" by CineXpress.
The Hollywood Reporter - The film is described as "the best blockbuster of the summer" by Geeks of Color.
The Hollywood Reporter - The film "Supergirl" features Jason Momoa as the antihero Lobo, marking his debut in this role.
The Hollywood Reporter - "Supergirl" is described as a solid follow-up to last summer’s "Superman."
The Hollywood Reporter - Mike Ryan stated, “SUPERGIRL is not at all what I was expecting... Instead it looks and plays more like a Mad Max movie, with dirty worlds, gross villains and a self-destructive hero.”
The Hollywood Reporter - The film opens on June 28.
Collider - Early viewers are praising "Supergirl" as DC's wildest movie yet.
Variety - The film has been compared to "Mad Max" in terms of its vibe.
Screen Rant - The first batch of official reactions to "Supergirl" has emerged.
WHERE:
Variety - The film has been unveiled to members of the film press.
WHEN:
Variety - The film is part of James Gunn's DC Universe, which is continuing with its second film outing.
WHY:
Variety - The reactions indicate that the film is shifting Gunn's DC world into a new direction.
HOW:
The Hollywood Reporter - The film balances emotional character growth with epic action sequences, with Jason Momoa’s Lobo described as a scene-stealer by Who Let Us Out.
The Hollywood Reporter - The film balances emotional character growth with epic action sequences, with Jason Momoa’s Lobo described as a scene-stealer.
Collider - The film's early reactions suggest a bold approach in its storytelling and visual style.
(UPDATED June 19, 2026 06:41 UTC)
The Hollywood Reporter highlights Milly Alcock's performance as Kara Zor-El, calling it both "fierce and vulnerable," while the film itself is praised for its "straightforward, poignant story" and "surprisingly dark themes" that include "John Wick-style motivation." Critics also note that the film delivers a "cool intergalactic road trip" and balances emotional character growth with epic action sequences, with Jason Momoa’s portrayal of Lobo stealing the spotlight. Geeks of Color has even dubbed it "the best blockbuster of the summer."
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(UPDATED June 19, 2026 04:23 UTC)
The upcoming film "Supergirl" features Jason Momoa making his debut as the antihero Lobo, and it's being hailed as a solid follow-up to last summer’s "Superman." Critics have noted that "Supergirl" offers a unique experience, with Mike Ryan describing it as resembling a Mad Max movie, complete with gritty worlds, menacing villains, and a self-destructive hero. The film is set to open in theaters on June 28, balancing emotional character growth with thrilling action sequences, and Momoa's performance as Lobo is already being recognized as a standout.
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(UPDATED June 18, 2026 23:36 UTC)
In an exciting development for superhero fans, early viewers are praising "Supergirl," directed by James Gunn and starring Milly Alcock, as DC's wildest movie yet. The film has been compared to "Mad Max" for its vibe and is part of Gunn's ongoing DC Universe, which is shifting into a new direction with this second film outing. Official reactions have emerged, highlighting a bold approach in both storytelling and visual style that sets the stage for what's to come.