- Primary Subject: Supergirl in Man of Tomorrow
- Key Update: James Gunn teased Supergirl's major role in Man of Tomorrow.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: June 23, 2026
- Quick Answer: James Gunn revealed Supergirl has a major role in Man of Tomorrow, teasing a different, complex dynamic with her cousin following her solo film.
James Gunn recently teased Supergirl's major role in Man of Tomorrow after the events of her upcoming solo movie.
As fans are looking forward to the release of Supergirl in theaters this week, there is already excitement for what's next for the character in the DCU. She will be returning to the big screen next year in Man of Tomorrow, where she is expected to reunite with her cousin Superman and potentially join him on his adventure.
So, what fans should expect when she appears again in the Superman sequel?
What is Supergirl's Role in Man of Tomorrow? James Gunn Explains
In an interview with Extra TV during the world premiere of Supergirl (via ComicBook.com), Man of Tomorrow director and DC Studios co-chairman James Gunn explained Supergirl's role in the upcoming movie and how the DCU version will be different from before.
He also confirmed that she will have a major role in Man of Tomorrow, but fans can also expect a "different" version of her when they see her again next year.
"It’s a Supergirl who’s a hero like we’ve always known her, but she’s haunted. She’s had a very, very, very difficult life bringing up on a chunk of rock outside of Krypton, and she’s damaged because of it, and she’s not really ready to accept the suit in a way that Superman was," Gunn said.
"I’ve liked a lot of the iterations of Supergirl. I mean, I think Helen Slater was great. All of them really have been great versions, but I do think that this Supergirl is apart because she’s not so much like Superman."
Gunn added, "She’s very different from her cousin, which puts them at odds, which is a big part of this movie and then an even bigger part of Man of Tomorrow, which we’re filming now."
The Man of Tomorrow director shared that Milly Alcock has been busy recently as she had to do both press tours for Supergirl and film her scenes in the upcoming Superman sequel.
"Milly’s got a big role in that one. I feel sorry for her because she’s flying around the world, coming to set, shooting with me, coming back, having them do more press, flying back, it’s hard," he said.
What is DCU's Supergirl Movie About?
In Supergirl, when an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.
The main cast includes Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Jason Momoa. DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran are producing the film while Craig Gillespie directs.
The film will arrive in theaters worldwide this week. It will also be available on IMAX and other premium formats. It is set to be the second DCU theatrical release.
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