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Updated · Daily Bruin · Jul 1

Daily Bruin Says 'Supergirl' Stumbles at 23, Praising Cast and Visuals but Faulting Its Story

Updated

Updated · Daily Bruin · Jul 1

Daily Bruin Says 'Supergirl' Stumbles at 23, Praising Cast and Visuals but Faulting Its Story

Q: With Lobo stealing the show, will DC prioritize his spinoff over a proper Supergirl sequel?

No. Based on what DC has actually announced, Supergirl remains the higher live-action priority, even if Lobo is the breakout character. The clearest evidence is scheduling. Milly Alcock is already set to return as Kara Zor-El in *Man of Tomorrow* (2027), and DC Studios leadership has described Supergirl as a major part of its plans. That gives her an immediate, confirmed place in the core DCU story, even though *Supergirl* opened softly at about $38 million and drew mixed reviews. Lobo’s situation is different. Jason Momoa’s performance has generated strong buzz, and there is clear interest inside and outside the studio in doing more with the character. But the reporting points to a gradual build rather than a fast-tracked solo film. Momoa himself has framed any Lobo project as a “slow release,” and the only confirmed next step for the character is an appearance in the animated *Starfire!* series, not a live-action spinoff. What is less certain is whether Supergirl gets a proper standalone sequel soon. The film’s weak box office and criticism that Kara was sidelined by Ruthye’s revenge plot make an immediate sequel harder to justify commercially. So DC may keep developing Supergirl through ensemble appearances before deciding on another solo movie. In practical terms, that means DC is not prioritizing Lobo over Supergirl. It is prioritizing Supergirl’s role in the broader universe, while a Lobo spinoff remains possible but unconfirmed.

1 articles · Updated · Daily Bruin · Jul 1

Daily Bruin calls DC Studios' "Supergirl" a decent but underwhelming debut, arguing the film sidelines Kara Zor-El even though she is on screen for most of the story.
Milly Alcock's 23-year-old heroine is pulled into Ruthye's revenge mission against Krem, and the review says that plot makes Supergirl feel like a sidekick in her own movie.
Alcock's performance, Craig Gillespie's direction, Jason Momoa's Lobo and the film's cinematography and visual effects earn strong praise, especially in flight and combat sequences.
Kara's arc—from avoiding Earth and Superman to deciding to return home—lands as rushed, the review says, weakening the significance of her introduction in the broader DC Universe.