James Gunn confirms Supergirl movie title change, revealing that the film will no longer carry the subtitle ‘Woman of Tomorrow.’ The decision mirrors a recent adjustment made to the upcoming Superman film, with both movies now adopting simpler titles ahead of their theatrical releases.
James Gunn addresses the updated movie titles
Both Superman and Supergirl are undergoing title changes as part of a broader strategy to refresh the DC film universe. Gunn’s Superman project, initially announced as Superman: Legacy, has been retitled simply as Superman. Likewise, the Supergirl film drops the ‘Woman of Tomorrow’ subtitle, signifying a shift in naming conventions for these iconic hero reboots.
During an interview with Rolling Stone, the topic of the Supergirl movie’s name change arose. Gunn confirmed the new title, offering clarity on the direction for the character’s big screen return.
“I think it’s just called Supergirl.“
—James Gunn, Director
Gunn elaborated on his reasoning for abandoning subtitles in superhero film titles, expressing some frustration with the established naming patterns and explaining the team’s consensus on moving forward.
“I’m sick of the superhero title, colon, other-name thing. And then also it seemed to be looking back when we’re looking forward, even though it does have to do with legacy in the movie itself. And everybody was like, ‘Oh, yeah, no, change it.’”
—James Gunn, Director
Scripting, production, and casting updates
Filmmaker Craig Gillespie leads the Supergirl movie, with the script penned by Ana Nogueira. Gunn mentioned that he visited the film set as production began and praised the development of the story so far.
“And we’ve been really lucky so far, because Supergirl’s script was so fucking good off the bat.”
—James Gunn, Director
really involved at the script stage.
—James Gunn, Director
Milly Alcock steps into the title role of Supergirl, supported by a cast including Eve Ridley as Ruthye Marye Knoll, Matthias Schoenaerts as Krem of the Yellow Hills, David Krumholtz as Zor-El, and Emily Beecham as Alura. Jason Momoa also appears, portraying Lobo. These casting choices further emphasize a fresh vision for the new slate of DC universe films.
The film’s plot, based on its comic origins, features Ruthye Marye Knoll, a young alien warrior. She embarks on a journey across the galaxy with Supergirl, seeking justice against Krem of the Yellow Hills after the villain takes her father’s life. This storyline presents a mix of coming-of-age adventure and revenge, set in a cosmic landscape.
Release date and future prospects
Supergirl, under the streamlined title and with a renewed creative approach, is scheduled to hit theaters on June 26, 2026. Gunn’s changes signal not just a naming philosophy shift, but also a broader intent to modernize the DC cinematic universe, with everyone involved looking ahead. Fans and industry watchers will be paying close attention to how these reboots shape the franchise going forward.
