DC Studios is still rolling out the new DC Universe very slowly, and the recent ‘Supergirl’ footage indicates that the franchise is leaning more towards emotion than spectacle, without losing either.
Unveiled during the Puppy Bowl, the new look at Milly Alcock’s Kara Zor-El doesn’t just tease action. It reinvents her narrative as a narrative of loss, survival, and unlikely friendship.
‘Supergirl’ Is Framing Krypton’s Fall As A Personal Story
Although viewers already got to know this Supergirl in ‘Superman’, this new trailer makes it obvious that her standalone movie is targeting something more personal and more intimate than a standard superhero origin. The most notable aspect of the new footage is that it has a fresh emphasis on Krypton’s destruction. This is not merely cosmic disaster imagery on a grand scale; it is presented as a defining trauma to Kara.
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In contrast to Superman, who came to Earth as a baby, Kara recalls what was lost, and the DCU appears to be insisting on making that memory the focus of her identity. The footage also highlights the earliest days of Krypto, portrayed here as a small, chaotic puppy rather than an already-formed hero companion. That artistic decision is a subtle redefinition of Kara’s path.
Rather than coming out complete, her connection with Krypto develops along with her realization of her role in this new universe. It is sweet, dishevelled, and human, unlike an alien god tale. DC Studios knows the strength of contrast very well. The destruction and danger in the scenes are made warmer by the presence of Krypto, who reminds us that, despite the loss of everything, there is still a way to connect.
‘Supergirl’ Shows A DCU That Is Building Forward, Not Backward
Directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira, ‘Supergirl’ is based on Woman of Tomorrow but is not afraid of finding its own way. The supporting cast, including Eve Ridley as Ruthye and Matthias Schoenaerts as Krem, suggests a plot that is as much character-driven as conflict-driven.
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Additionally, the fact that Jason Momoa is returning to DC as Lobo is a bold reinvention, and David Corenswet’s Superman’s appearance makes it clear that these movies are not supposed to be standalone. The DCU seems to be less concerned with rushing to giant crossovers and instead letting relationships and common history do the work.
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