Supergirl Trailer: 3 Details You May Have Missed
The first trailer for DC Studios’ upcoming Supergirl has officially landed, giving audiences a vibrant and gritty introduction to Milly Alcock’s Kara Zor-El. While the teaser is packed with eye-popping visuals and a tone that feels distinct from previous DCEU entries, several key details might have flown under the radar for casual viewers. Here is a closer look at what you may have missed in this first glimpse of the Woman of Tomorrow.
Jason Momoa’s Lobo Finally Arrives
Perhaps the biggest blink-and-you ’ll-miss-it moment is the official confirmation of a long-standing fan cast. Jason Momoa, who previously defined the role of Aquaman for a generation, is briefly seen stepping out of the shadows as Lobo.
For years, Momoa has expressed interest in playing the “Main Man,” an intergalactic bounty hunter known for his cigar-chomping, motorcycle-riding, ultra-violent antics. The trailer offers a single, tantalizing shot of Momoa in character, puffing on a cigar and looking every bit the chaotic anti-hero fans have clamored for. This appearance confirms that Supergirl will not just be a solo character study but a broader expansion of the cosmic side of James Gunn’s new DC Universe.
Not Your Cousin’s Superhero
One of the most striking elements of the trailer is how it immediately distinguishes Kara from her famous cousin, Kal-El. While they wear similar crests, their upbringings—and consequently, their worldviews—are radically different.
The trailer features a scene where Alcock’s Supergirl is seen throwing back shots on an alien planet with a red sun. Red sun radiation strips Kryptonians of their powers, meaning this is one of the few ways Kara can actually feel the effects of alcohol. This detail is crucial; it highlights the trauma and “baggage” director Craig Gillespie has alluded to.
Unlike Superman, who was raised in a loving home on Earth, Kara watched her entire civilization die. She is jaded, angry, and coping with demons that Clark Kent simply doesn’t have. “He sees the good in everyone, and I see the truth,” she states, setting the stage for a much darker psychological journey.
A Loyal Adaptation of Woman of Tomorrow
DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran have confirmed that this film is an authentic adaptation of the acclaimed comic book run Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King and Bilquis Evely. The trailer is littered with visual cues from this specific storyline.
We see Eve Ridley as Ruthye Marye Knoll, a young alien girl seeking revenge for the murder of her father. This dynamic is the heart of the comic’s narrative: a True Grit-style space western where Supergirl helps a child on a quest for vengeance. The trailer also hints at the film’s villain, Krem of the Yellow Hills (played by Matthias Schoenaerts), the man responsible for the tragedy that sets the plot in motion.
A Darker Tone Disguised by Color
Despite the trailer’s upbeat energy—reminiscent of Guardians of the Galaxy—James Gunn has warned fans that the film goes to “very dark places.” The juxtaposition of bright, cosmic visuals with Kara’s evident cynicism suggests a movie that will balance high-adventure fun with heavy emotional themes. The inclusion of Krypto the Superdog adds a layer of warmth, but the core of the story appears to be a raw examination of grief and survival.
Supergirl is set to hit theaters in June 2026, and if this trailer is any indication, it promises to be a visually stunning and emotionally complex addition to the superhero genre.
