# The New Supergirl Movie Gets a Simplified Title Ahead of 2026 Release
## Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow Becomes Just Supergirl
DC Studios is streamlining its upcoming superhero movie titles, with *Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow* now officially being renamed simply *Supergirl* for its 2026 release. This change mirrors the recent title simplification of the 2025 *Superman* movie (formerly *Superman: Legacy*), creating a cleaner, more direct naming convention for DC’s cinematic universe.
The film will star Milly Alcock (*House of the Dragon*) as Kara Zor-El, Superman’s powerful cousin from Krypton. While the title has changed, the movie will still draw inspiration from Tom King’s acclaimed 2021-2022 comic book miniseries *Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow*.
## What We Know About the Supergirl Movie
Director Craig Gillespie (*Cruella*, *I, Tonya*) will helm the project with a script by Ana Nogueira. The story is expected to follow the comic’s premise featuring:
– A darker, more mature take on Supergirl
– Her meeting with an alien girl named Ruthye Marye Knoll
– A revenge-driven intergalactic quest
– The fan-favorite character Lobo (played by Jason Momoa)
Jason Momoa has called his role as the alien bounty hunter Lobo a “dream role,” marking his return to the DC Universe after playing Aquaman in previous films.
## Connection to the New Superman Movie
The new *Supergirl* film exists within James Gunn’s rebooted DC Universe and will connect to the 2025 *Superman* movie starring David Corenswet. Industry insiders suggest:
– Alcock’s Supergirl may make a cameo appearance in *Superman*
– The films will establish the cousins’ relationship in this new continuity
– *Supergirl* will explore more cosmic DC elements than *Superman*
## Release Schedule
DC fans have an exciting two years ahead:
– July 11, 2025: *Superman* hits theaters
– June 26, 2026: *Supergirl* arrives in cinemas
This staggered release gives each character room to breathe while building anticipation for their eventual team-ups in future DC Universe projects.
### My Take: Why This Title Change Makes Sense
Simplifying the title to *Supergirl* is a smart move by DC Studios. While *Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow* sounds poetic, general audiences respond better to straightforward superhero movie titles. The change creates branding consistency with *Superman* and avoids potential confusion. More importantly, it signals that this isn’t just another Supergirl story – it’s *the* definitive Supergirl movie for this new DC Universe. With Milly Alcock’s rising star power and the intriguing comic book source material, this could finally give Kara Zor-El the cinematic treatment she deserves. The inclusion of Lobo also promises some exciting cosmic action that will differentiate it from Superman’s more Earth-bound adventures.
