Helen Slater Supports Milly Alcock Amid DCU Film's Struggles
WHO:
Screen Rant - Milly Alcock is confirmed to appear in the next Superman movie, Man of Tomorrow.
Coming Soon - Helen Slater, Milly Alcock, Supergirl
Screen Rant - Helen Slater, Milly Alcock
WHAT:
Dark Horizons - The new Supergirl movie debuted to $38 million domestically, with projections suggesting it may lose the studio around $100-120 million by the end of its run.
Hollywood Reporter - The new Supergirl movie launched to $37 million domestically over its opening weekend, which did not meet expectations according to DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran.
Hollywood Reporter - Helen Slater described Milly Alcock's performance in the new Supergirl film as "astonishing — fierce, strong and great comic timing."
Screen Rant - Despite the low box office performance of Supergirl, Milly Alcock's return to the DCU has been officially announced.
Coming Soon - Helen Slater defended Milly Alcock and the new Supergirl movie amid low box office returns.
Screen Rant - Helen Slater reviewed the new DCU Supergirl film, which features Milly Alcock in the lead role.
WHERE:
Coming Soon - The review and defense took place in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
WHEN:
Coming Soon - The new Supergirl movie is set to be released in 2026.
WHY:
Dark Horizons - Helen Slater stated, “I know it didn’t do well because we didn’t make the second and third film,” reflecting on her own experience with the original Supergirl film's poor performance.
Coming Soon - Helen Slater praised Alcock's portrayal of Supergirl, reflecting on her own debut as Kara Zor-El.
HOW:
Hollywood Reporter - Helen Slater underwent a rigorous training regimen for her role in the original Supergirl movie, which included trampolining, fencing, and horseback riding, leading her to gain 15 pounds of muscle.
Coming Soon - Slater expressed her support for Alcock in an interview format, highlighting the challenges faced by the film.
(UPDATED July 2, 2026 08:03 UTC)
The new Supergirl movie has debuted to a domestic box office of $38 million, but projections indicate it could ultimately result in a loss for the studio of around $100 to $120 million by the end of its run. Helen Slater, who starred in the original Supergirl film, commented on the film's lackluster performance, saying, “I know it didn’t do well because we didn’t make the second and third film.” This reflection highlights the challenges faced by superhero films in achieving lasting success.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 06:19 UTC)
The new Supergirl movie opened to $37 million domestically over its first weekend, falling short of expectations according to DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran. Helen Slater praised Milly Alcock's performance in the film, calling it "astonishing — fierce, strong and great comic timing." Slater herself underwent a demanding training regimen for her role in the original Supergirl movie, which included trampolining, fencing, and horseback riding, resulting in a gain of 15 pounds of muscle.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 04:22 UTC)
Milly Alcock has been confirmed to appear in the upcoming Superman movie, titled Man of Tomorrow. This announcement comes despite the low box office performance of Supergirl, highlighting Alcock's return to the DC Universe. Fans can look forward to seeing her in this new role as the film gears up for its release.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 01:44 UTC)
Helen Slater recently defended Milly Alcock and the upcoming Supergirl movie during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, praising Alcock's portrayal of the character. Slater, who debuted as Kara Zor-El herself, reflected on the challenges the film has faced amid low box office returns. The new Supergirl movie, featuring Alcock in the lead role, is set to be released in 2026.