Supergirl
Kara Zor-El crosses a turbulent cosmic adolescence toward Earth, discovering the fierce and wounded hero hidden beneath her legendary power.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- gritty
- somber
- vulnerable
- summer blockbuster
- theatrical spectacle
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kara Zor-El's origin begins before her eventual journey to Earth, foregrounding her alien heritage and displacement.
Reviews specifically describe Kara as a moody drifter spending time in space dive bars during her journey.
The film centers Milly Alcock's Kara Zor-El as a heroine whose darker beginnings precede her arrival on Earth.
The film is described as a visually striking cosmic adventure with a gritty presentation and emphasis on Kara's emotional awakening.
Films like Supergirl, and why
Man of Steel
shared darker superhero origin, Kryptonian mythology, cosmic scale, and conflicted heroic identity
Captain Marvel
shared female-led cosmic superhero adventure, extraterrestrial settings, and coming-into-power narrative
Guardians of the Galaxy
shared irreverent cosmic action, colorful spacefaring characters, and volatile ensemble energy
Movie Details
- Director
- Craig Gillespie
- Release Date
- 2026-06-24
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (2422)
Cast
- Milly Alcock
- Eve Ridley
- Matthias Schoenaerts
- Jason Momoa
- David Krumholtz
- Emily Beecham
- David Corenswet
- Kadiff Kirwan
- Thalissa Teixeira
- Ferdinand Kingsley
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Supergirl about?
- Kara Zor-El crosses a turbulent cosmic adolescence toward Earth, discovering the fierce and wounded hero hidden beneath her legendary power.
- What is Supergirl like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Supergirl as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Supergirl violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Supergirl as moderate.
- Which films are like Supergirl?
- Films with a similar feel include Man of Steel, Captain Marvel, and Guardians of the Galaxy.
- How long is Supergirl?
- Supergirl runs 108 minutes.
- Where can I watch Supergirl?
- In United States, Supergirl streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
