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FollowingSuperman’sstellar reviews and opening weekend, director and DCU overlord James Gunn has shared a new glimpse of the upcomingSupergirlmovie. Superman had a lot of work to do, establishing Gunn’s overall live-action DCU and introducing numerous characters beyond the titular hero. Still, the writer and director has continued his track record with superhero cinema, impressing audiences with a timely and classic interpretation of the character that embraces some unique comic elements he infuses with his own. The next movie to debut in the new DCU will beSupergirl.
Supergirlwas announced along with numerous other projects in Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU plans. The movie has already finished filming and is said to be inspired by theSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrowcomic book storyline. The movie even shared the same title as the comic until it was recently shortened to justSupergirl. Graig Gillespie, director ofI, TonyaandDisney’s Cruella, is at the helm of the movie, with a script penned by Ana Nogueira, mainly known as an actor on shows likeThe Vampire DiariesandHightown.Milly Alcock is playingSupergirl, with other cast members including David Krumholtz as Zor-El and Jason Momoa as Lobo, making for an inspired recasting of the DCEU’s Aquaman.
WithSuperman’sopening a notable success,Gunn has now taken toXto prepare audiences for the DCU’s next film,Supergirl.In a new image shared by the director, he simultaneously hypes the upcoming superhero film while helping to set the tone.As has been previously stated, each project in the DCU will embrace a different tone, and with a simple image, Gunn lets viewers know that theSupergirlmovie will have a distinct feel when compared to Superman. Check out Gunn’sSupergirltease below:
SupermanHas The DCU Off To An Exciting Start, With Many Unique Projects On The Way
The success ofSupermanis no small feat. After the spectacular failure of the DCEU, which also kicked off with aSupermanfilm in 2013’sMan of Steel, the newly invigorated DCU looks to have a brighter future.Man of Steelhad a darker tone, serving as a more divisive installment to begin a franchise. Gunn’sSupermanis beginning the DCU on a high note, with audiences universally embracing the film and praising the start of an exciting new cinematic universe.
Supergirlis the next planned filmin the franchise, currently slated for a June 13, 2025 release. The movie is in post-production now, with other DCU properties in active production, like the Lanterns series, which will see the return of Guy Gardner’s Green Lantern followingSupermanandPeacemakerseason 2. TheClayfacemovie should also begin filming later this year, withSpeak No EvilandEden Lakedirector James Watkins at the helm.Clayfacecould also serve as the first drastic tonal shift in the DCU. While many projects are still in early stages, the DCU has many exciting possibilities, andSupergirlis next on the docket.
