Director: Craig Gillespie
Cast: Milly Alcock, Eve Ridley, Matthias Schoenaerts, Jason Momoa, David Krumholtz
Supergirl is a 2026 American superhero film directed by Craig Gillespie, starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El. The film expands the DC Universe by placing Superman's cousin at the center of an interstellar conflict that tests her identity, her loyalties, and her capacity for both vengeance and justice.
What is Supergirl about?
Kara Zor-El has spent years on Earth carving out a quiet existence in the shadow of her famous cousin. That equilibrium shatters when a ruthless enemy strikes at everything she holds dear. Forced into action, Kara reluctantly partners with a deeply unlikely ally — someone whose motives she cannot fully trust — and the two set off on a mission that carries them far beyond Earth's orbit. What begins as a desperate pursuit becomes a reckoning with Kara's own past and her understanding of what heroism actually demands. The film keeps its emotional stakes personal even as its scope turns cosmic.
Cast & crew
Milly Alcock, best known for her breakout work in prestige television, leads the film as Kara Zor-El, bringing a grounded vulnerability to a role that could easily tip into spectacle. Jason Momoa appears in a pivotal supporting capacity, while Matthias Schoenaerts plays the film's central antagonist. David Corenswet also appears, extending his presence in the broader DC film landscape.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, Supergirl carries a particular resonance beyond the superhero spectacle. The story of a young woman displaced from her home world, navigating a foreign culture while concealing her true identity, echoes themes deeply familiar to immigrant communities — the tension between assimilation and heritage, and the cost of belonging. DC's 2026 slate has attracted significant global attention, and this film is one of the most widely anticipated entries. It arrives with original English audio only, offering diaspora viewers a shared cinematic moment with global audiences.
Where & how to watch
Supergirl is available on K-Time with original English audio — no Persian dub or Persian subtitles are included in this release. Stream it on the web, on your TV دستگاه, or on your phone with no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and cancel anytime.