🚨 DCU BOMBSHELL: Insiders Spill That Supergirl Test Screenings Are a TOTAL DISASTER… Is This the End for James Gunn’s Big Swing?!
You won’t BELIEVE what they’re saying behind closed doors at Warner Bros… Multiple sources are whispering that early test screenings for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow went DOWN IN FLAMES – mixed at best, underwhelming villain, uneven pacing, and ZERO buzz!
Milly Alcock is getting praise (okay, fine), but the bad guy is apparently forgettable, Lobo only gets TWO fights, and audiences aren’t excited… AT ALL.
After Superman already underperformed overseas, is this the nail in the coffin for Gunn’s DCU vision? Trailers got roasted for being Guardians rip-offs, and now THIS?
The clock is ticking until June 2026… Will they fix it? Or is Supergirl about to crash and burn harder than anyone expected? 😱
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Early test screenings for the upcoming DC Universe film Supergirl, set for release on June 26, 2026, have generated mixed feedback, according to multiple industry insiders and online reports. The movie, starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El and directed by Craig Gillespie, marks the second major theatrical entry in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s rebooted DCU following 2025’s Superman.
Sources familiar with the screenings, which took place in mid-December 2025, described the reactions as uneven. One widely circulated report from insider Cryptic HD QUALITY on X claimed the film clocked in at roughly 2 hours and 5 minutes, with feedback noting that “it wasn’t a bad film” but some scenes outperformed others significantly. The primary antagonist, portrayed by Matthias Schoenaerts as Krem of the Yellow Hills, was frequently cited as “underwhelming,” while Jason Momoa’s Lobo reportedly appears in only two fight sequences.
Alcock’s performance as the hardened, trauma-scarred version of Supergirl — inspired by Tom King and Bilquis Evely’s 2021-2022 comic miniseries Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow — drew consistent praise. Insiders highlighted her emotional depth and screen presence, with some comparing her impact to breakout superhero leads in past franchises.
However, the overall response lacked strong enthusiasm. Reports suggested the film felt inconsistent in tone and pacing, failing to fully coalesce despite standout moments. This comes amid broader discussions about the DCU’s trajectory, as Superman (2025) achieved domestic success but fell short internationally compared to predecessors like 2013’s Man of Steel (adjusted for inflation).
Test screenings are a standard part of Hollywood post-production, often used to refine editing, visual effects, and narrative structure months ahead of release. Studios frequently implement changes based on audience scores and comments — a process Gunn has embraced in past projects. With over six months until Supergirl‘s premiere, Warner Bros. and DC Studios have ample time for potential reshoots or adjustments.
The film’s teaser trailer, released in December 2025, also divided fans. Some criticized its stylistic similarities to Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, including retro music cues and a lighter tone contrasting the comic’s darker themes. Others praised the fresh take on Kara, who in this iteration endured a brutal upbringing on a fragment of Krypton rather than being raised on Earth like her cousin.
Gunn, who serves as co-CEO of DC Studios alongside Safran, has positioned Supergirl as a cornerstone of the DCU’s “Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.” The story follows Kara on an interstellar quest for vengeance, accompanied by a young ally played by Eve Ridley. Additional cast members include Emily Beecham and David Krumholtz.
Industry observers note that early screening leaks can be unreliable or exaggerated, as seen with past DC projects. For instance, Superman faced similar pre-release rumor mills claiming poor reactions, yet it ultimately became the highest-grossing superhero film of its year domestically. Reddit communities like r/DCU_ have urged caution, pointing out that test audience feedback often evolves significantly by final cut.
Warner Bros. has not officially commented on the screenings. Gunn disputed earlier reports of a $200 million budget, with trade publications like Puck describing Supergirl as a “lower-budget” effort compared to blockbuster tentpoles.
As the DCU builds toward future projects including The Brave and the Bold and Clayface, all eyes are on whether Supergirl can capitalize on Alcock’s buzz and deliver a stronger global performance than its predecessor. The film remains on track for its summer 2026 slot, with marketing expected to ramp up in early 2026.
