James Gunn has responded directly to recent talks about the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow movie budget, pushing back against claims circulating online about the film’s reported costs. This move to clarify the situation arrives as interest grows regarding the financial backing behind Supergirl, particularly amid various rumors suggesting a hefty production bill.
Dismissing Budget Reports on Social Media
On Threads, Gunn was asked about reports claiming Supergirl’s budget hovers near $200 million, just under the amount allegedly allocated to the upcoming Superman film. Gunn was quick to respond—he categorically denied the figures, stating there is no factual basis for these rumors. At this time, the actual budget figure remains unannounced, and industry observers do not yet know the expenditure or what the film’s break-even point will be, adding uncertainty to its financial outlook.
Details of the Upcoming Film and Gunn’s Creative Vision
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is being adapted from Tom King’s 2021-2022 comic book series, illustrated by Bilquis Evely. Millie Alcock will bring Kara Zor-El to life, with Ana Nogueira handling the screenplay. Production is led by DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran. Gunn offered deeper insight on the film’s premise, stressing the contrasting backgrounds and personalities between Superman and Supergirl:
“We will see the difference between Superman, who was sent to Earth and raised by loving parents from the time he was an infant, versus Supergirl, who was raised on a rock, a chip off Krypton and watched everyone around her die and be killed in terrible ways for the first 14 years of her life, and then came to Earth when she was a young girl,”
said James Gunn, DC Studios co-CEO.
“She’s much more hardcore; she’s not exactly the Supergirl we’re used to seeing.”
– James Gunn, DC Studios co-CEO.
Key Contributors and Future Release Plans
The adaptation features Craig Gillespie as director, and is scheduled for theatrical release on June 26, 2026. The creative team includes comic creator Tom King, illustrator Bilquis Evely, and screenwriter Ana Nogueira, with Millie Alcock stepping into the role of Supergirl. James Gunn and Peter Safran continue to oversee the project as co-CEOs of DC Studios, aiming to bring a darker, more complex iteration of the classic hero to the screen.
What This Means for DC Studios and Fans
Gunn’s quick denial of the reported budget adds a note of caution for fans and industry commentators eager for production details. As anticipation builds for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, speculation over financial and creative decisions is likely to persist. Until more official information becomes available, audiences and stakeholders await further updates regarding the scope and direction of this new take on an iconic DC character. The choice to correct misinformation surrounding the project reflects DC Studios’ efforts, under Gunn and Safran’s leadership, to manage expectations and steer the next phase of their cinematic universe.
