How DC’s Supergirl Movie Is Similar To Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy Explained By James Gunn

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Set to release in June 2026, Supergirl is already generating a lot of excitement. As a follow-up to the hit movie Superman, it’s part of the new DC Universe being created by James Gunn and Peter Safran, but will focus on a different hero. The film is directed by Craig Gillespie and stars Milly Alcock as Supergirl, alongside Jason Momoa, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, Matthias Schoenaerts, and Eve Ridley.

I recently learned more about the upcoming Supergirl movie, and it sounds incredibly exciting! While Kara Zor-El is famously Superman’s cousin, director James Gunn is making it clear this will be her own unique story, and a big one – it’s going to expand the DC Universe into a much wider galactic landscape. Naturally, people are wondering if it will feel similar to Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy films, and he admits there are parallels. He told Variety it’s a “space fantasy” like Guardians, but heavily inspired by the Tom King Supergirl run – though they’re not sticking to the comics page-by-page. He emphasized they’re keeping the heart of that story intact, while still forging their own path.

Gunn expressed his enthusiasm for audiences to finally see the project and actress Milly Santos, adding that it’s going to be fantastic. He also discussed the future of the DC Universe in light of Warner Brothers Discovery potentially being acquired by Netflix.

Gunn admitted he wasn’t optimistic about the future, saying, “I don’t really have hopes because everything is uncertain.” However, he expressed enthusiasm about working with Warner Bros.’ new owner, choosing to “hope and pray for the best” despite the company’s uncertain fate.

He’s seen a lot of changes in the industry, so he always cautions people to be careful what they wish for, because the outcome isn’t always clear until it happens. He expressed optimism about the future, saying he believes every path forward holds exciting possibilities for DC and he’s eager to see what happens next.

James Gunn says his passion for bringing the DC Universe to life comes from being a lifelong fan of superheroes. He feels honored to guide these iconic characters into the future of entertainment, and is thrilled to help shape how audiences experience them now and in the years to come.

Supergirl releases in theaters on June 26, 2026.

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2026-01-05 05:17