Milly Alcock to Reprise Supergirl in James Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow

Actress Milly Alcock will reprise her role as Supergirl in the upcoming DC Universe film Man of Tomorrow, according to a recent interview. The confirmation came from DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran, who stated that Alcock’s character is a major part of the studio’s plans.

Alcock first appeared as Kara Zor-El, the cousin of Clark Kent, in the 2025 film Superman. Her solo film, Supergirl, is scheduled for release on June 26. Directed by Craig Gillespie, that film is inspired by Tom King’s comic series and follows a young Supergirl on an intergalactic quest for revenge alongside a girl named Ruthye, played by Eve Ridley. The cast also includes David Krumholtz, Matthias Schoenaerts, and Jason Momoa as Lobo.

Man of Tomorrow is the direct sequel to Superman and is currently in production, with filming expected to continue into 2026. Written and directed by James Gunn, the film will see Superman, played by David Corenswet, and Lex Luthor, played by Nicholas Hoult, reluctantly unite to face a global threat posed by the villain Brainiac, portrayed by Lars Eidinger. The film’s ensemble cast includes returning actors Rachel Brosnahan, Skyler Gisondo, and Isabela Merced, among others. Aaron...