r/DC_Cinematic • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 • 6d ago
OTHER James Gunn shared a new pic of Milly Alcock prepping for ‘Supergirl’
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u/BalladOfBetaRayBill 6d ago
Still so excited at how direct this adaptation seems to be, like having Ruthye and Krem of the Yellow Hills is so fucking baller because those are not very merchandisable characters.
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u/FortLoolz 6d ago edited 6d ago
One of the rare examples of a live action CBM adapting one specific comic book story. And it's the fastest comic book to be adapted for the big screen
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u/BalladOfBetaRayBill 6d ago
I think there was a typo and I didn’t quite catch your meaning here
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u/FortLoolz 6d ago
Yep, thanks, just fixed it
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u/BalladOfBetaRayBill 6d ago
Ah yes! So excited for this and I hope it’s a sign of more of these- treating a Comic Book movie like you’re adapting a novel is such a good idea imo.
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u/nicolasb51942003 6d ago edited 6d ago
So they’re still sticking with next June? That month is stacked at the moment (Masters of the Universe, Steven Spielberg, Scary Movie 6, and Toy Story 5) and not to mention that it also has to deal with a crowded July as well.
I think if it’s done on time, it could move up earlier like around April or March.
EDIT: Or you know what? Scratch that. August would be best for it. Nothing too big comes out that month with only Insidious 6 at the moment.
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u/cali4481 6d ago
Movies that will hit theaters right around Supergirl's June 26th release date.
- June 19th - Toy Story 5
- June 26th - Supergirl
- July 1st - Minions 3
- July 10th - Moana (live action)
- July 17th - The Odssey
If we look at the box office history of the franchises and or directors that Supergirl will have to be fighting with in theaters next summer.
- Toy Story 4 grossed 1.073 billion in 2019
- Minions 2 grossed 940 million in 2022
- Moana 2 grossed 1.059 billion in 2024
- Nolan's last blockbuster grossed 975 million in 2023
I'm honestly afraid Supergirl will be overshadowed in more ways than one if it sticks to its June 2026 release date.
August I think is a lot better month as it's relatively open as there isn't a big movie scheduled to open in theaters right now.
Also the two biggest August opening weekends are comic book movies.
- Guardians (2014) - 94.3 million
- Suicide Squad (2016) - 133.5 million
So comic book tent pole movies to start a franchise have done very well financially at the box office in August if we look at the past ten years.
In my opinion it makes sense to move Supergirl to August.
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u/InjusticeSGmain 6d ago
Live Action Moana isn't likely to do near as well as the animated movie. People weren't too happy with Moana 2, and The Rock's only remaining fans are middle aged moms.
Minions are a tired trope people have been exponentially losing interest in.
Toy Story is a legit threat, and Nolan's movies rightfully have an automatic fanbase.
But if Superman does well, this is DC. It's fun to poke jokes at, but it's still a juggernaut studio with a good director and good casting behind it. Supergirl herself has fans, between her show, comics, and animated appearances. Milly Alcock is a celebrated alumni from a Game of Thrones spin-off.
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u/New-Benefit-1362 6d ago
‘Minions are a tired trope people have been exponentially losing interest in’
Despicable Me 4 released last year and made $914mil, Minions 2 released in 2022 and made $940mil. In fact, every release in the franchise since the original film has made $900mil+. Just admit you’re old bro, minions are still huge.
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u/InjusticeSGmain 6d ago
I'm fresh out of high school brother, Minions are shit
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u/New-Benefit-1362 5d ago
Numbers say otherwise, just because you don’t like them doesn’t mean they aren’t widely popular and profitable.
That’s like me saying Ariana Grande is a flop because I don’t like her music.
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u/Ferbtastic 6d ago
Id bet anything Moana live action passes $1mil. Everyone 8yo I know has that movie on their radar and it is the only movie on their radar.
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u/can_a_dude_a_taco 6d ago
Trust me, these movies aren’t really done early, if they said next June that’s when it is
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u/YControhl 6d ago
No, don't move it earlier. Then we have CGI disasters like The Flash or Black Adam
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u/fuzzyfoot88 6d ago
July of this year is also stacked…and that’s when Superman opens.
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u/ImmortalZucc2020 6d ago
There’s a bigger difference between Superman opening against Jurassic World (which have dropped $300 million with each installment) and F4 (in which none of their films have even crossed $400 million WW, outgrossed by almost every Superman film) and Supergirl, a relatively untested character, opening against Toy Story 5, Minions 3, Moana, and Nolan.
However, I do like that it’s sticking to June and shows DC has the upmost faith in it to be a hit (or at least be able to weather the storm).
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u/TigerGroundbreaking 6d ago
None of those fantastic four movies were in the mcu.
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u/ImmortalZucc2020 6d ago
Oh yeah, I’m not saying it’s gonna flop. But I don’t get this narrative that F4 is some “Superman killer” when, historically, they’ve never been all that popular and especially not compared to Superman.
It’s going to be a success, people are excited to see the F4, but I stand by Superman ultimately coming out on top here.
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u/bigdonnie76 6d ago
F4 is going to do insane numbers. Especially after the cast announcement for Doomsday next year
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u/Wooden_Challenge2951 5d ago
I do like that it’s sticking to June and shows DC has the upmost faith in it to be a hit
Could be a marketing trick too I suspect. They say June to instill the same confidence in the audience, and then maybe push back if needed.
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u/CasualRead_43 6d ago
No chance they move it earlier. I mean this year Superman is up with fantastic 4 and Jurassic park.
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u/AUnknownVariable 6d ago
Masters of the Universe? Like He-Man? We're getting a He-Man movie?!?!?
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u/Captain_Waffle 6d ago
Who would you guess is playing Skeletor?
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u/AUnknownVariable 5d ago
Bruh. You know what, maybe he'll surprise me. Funnily the things I've cared about that he's been in haven't been too great😭.
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u/iboneKlareneG 6d ago edited 6d ago
Masters of the Universe, Steven Spielberg, Scary Movie 6, and Toy Story 5
He-Man is a franchise for 40 year old people, and i highly doubt it can successfully make the jump from TV to Cinema. Steven Spielbergs last few movies were box office flops, Scary Movie 6 most likely won't be good. Toy Story 5 is even more unnecessary than 4 (will probably still be successfull). I'd say Supergirl will most likely be the biggest movie for that timeframe.
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u/Lebigmacca 6d ago
Toy Story’s gonna make close to a billion easily
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u/HonestDragonfruit134 6d ago
No
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u/Lebigmacca 6d ago
Toy Story 4 made a billion. Inside out 2 just made a billion. Toy Story 5 will be big
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u/TigerGroundbreaking 6d ago
Toy story 4 was very good imo, and still made money. Toy story 5 will undoubtedly make a lot of money.
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u/Daimakku1 6d ago
The only real threat to Supergirl I see here is Toy Story 5. The other ones will have to move because of Supergirl.
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u/AnxiousNPantsless 6d ago
You're nuts lol. Minions and Moana are the TWO biggest family franchises right now and it's Chris Nolan
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u/unknownplayer4227 6d ago
Its hard to believe this movie will come out in a year when batman 2 comes out in a few..
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u/montybo2 6d ago
If any of you havent read Woman of Tomorrow do yourself a favor and go read it. Its so good and its beautiful.
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u/Karma_code_ 6d ago
The fact that we are getting not one but TWO movies with Krypto is so wild, I love it.
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Is this her first role since HOTd?
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u/FortLoolz 6d ago
No, she's also in 'Sirens' that is supposed to come out this year
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u/TargaryenKnight 6d ago
What’s that about
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u/TargaryenKnight 6d ago
Ohhhhh that one I saw a trailer for it a while ago. Just sexualizing my girl /:
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u/Bey_Storm 6d ago
She better actually read that because that comic is really good.
Also, does anyone else feel like in terms of major female DC characters, Supergirl is on a higher rung than Wonder Woman for Gunn? At least for now?
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u/JamesD-TV 6d ago
Supergirl does have the name recognition of Wonder Woman, except nobody REALLY knows anything about Kara Zor-el. I mean same with Wonder Woman to a general audience, but Supergirl is ubiquitous as a character. I’m thinking how no matter what Supergirl is one of the only female superhero costumes you’ll consistently see, I think using that recognizability is smart
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u/TheNextWords 6d ago
I think its because WW 1 and Aquaman 1 were the only real unanimous and box office success’s from the snyderverse. The others like BVS and Snyder cut are at least controversial. Probably gonna wait to introduce both of them because it might look bad if a new WW gets worse ratings and less money than the one from only a decade ago.
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u/brother_of_menelaus 6d ago
Not only that but I think it’s a concerted effort to build it out slowly; they’re starting with Superman because you kinda have to, it’s Superman. I think it would be difficult to get everyone to buy in to the new DC direction if they just said “okay you know all those movies you guys hated? Well we’re making them again but better this time.” Superman and Batman will put butts in seats regardless, but Gunn has to earn back the trust of the more casual audience first before they’re gonna be willing to shell out money on properties that were recently not very good.
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u/Vinnie_Vegas 6d ago
I think there's a logical reason to hold back on Wonder Woman too, given that Themyscira is a secret island the world is not aware of, so you can hold back on her introduction as long as you want, logically.
It's a solve to a problem that the MCU is currently having to go to interdimensional travel to explain about introducing the X-Men and Fantastic 4 - Why would they have not been there until now?
Whereas Wonder Woman can have whole adventures within Themyscira and mythical lands without ever crossing over to the world of man, and be introduced later without it needing to be explained.
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u/sworedmagic 6d ago
She really does have the look
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u/FortLoolz 6d ago
She does look like Milly Alcock, that's for sure
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u/XXAzeritsXx I like those shoes 6d ago
She looks like she could be related to Will Poulter
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u/Charming-Damage-8761 5d ago
Is she really a fan or did they shove the book in her face and told her to pretend to read it? Lol. This looks like a gimmick photo for us to like her.
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u/rainorshinedogs 6d ago
I'm sure gunn is having fun watching the try-hard keyboard warriors implode on the internet, furious that a woman is a super person
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u/Raj_Valiant3011 5d ago
I hope David has a meaningful cameo in the movie as a helpful older brother.
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u/Accomplished-Sir-501 5d ago
wait i haven't read this comic yet but is the movie supposed to be a 1:1 adaptation of it?
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u/MakaButterfly 6d ago
Toy Story is gonna be a difficult challenge for it
Move it till September or August is better
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u/johnnyma45 6d ago
Absolute no shade on her but it’s an unfortunate name to read through quickly (at least to my 10-yr old humor)
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u/Tomlyne 6d ago edited 6d ago
I am irrationally upset with the notion of reading a hardcover book with the jacket on. I can feel the creases and tears in my brain. I have the same edition of the book and I had to read it without the cover to feel better
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u/ParallelSkeleton 6d ago
She kinda looks like the kid from that "ya'll are getting paid?" meme from We're the Millers.
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u/mousey_goldfish1 6d ago
This is a great casting choice. Milly will knock it out of the park. Really excited for this one.
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u/Garthify 6d ago
Exciting to see him using Tom King as source material. I began to start thinking I misjudged him but then I remember those tweets and the 6th grade humor in The Suicide Squad…
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u/FortLoolz 6d ago
I'm very meh on Gunn, especially on his latest works. But I'm thankful to him for greenlighting this project so fast. I don't know how much he was involved in making WoT, but they gathered a stellar team, better than the one for Gunn's own 'Superman,' I think.
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u/FullFig3372 4d ago
This is my favorite casting of the new DCU so far! House of the Dragon didn’t have the air to it that it did when Milly Alcock’s character was present. Her arc isn’t too different from Kara’s in Woman of Tomorrow.
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u/IWouldLikeAName 3d ago
I can't wait for this movie this, superman, and Batman actually have me so hyped to watch them. In general I'm looking forward to a lot of projects the vibe is just too good but superman will be the litmus test whether we like it or not.
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u/ItsMrNoSmile 3d ago
My copy is the one with the cover of Kara holding the sword. I don't think I've seen this variant cover before.
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u/OingoBoingo311 6d ago
these photos of actors reading comic books after they get announced for a superhero movie are lame
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u/Kookykrumbs 6d ago
She looks miscast
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u/lcpdpolice123 6d ago
I've never seen a more supergirl looking cast ever. She gives me the exact vibes of MAWS kara
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u/FortLoolz 6d ago
I mean they were choosing between her, and Donnely. It's undeniable Alcock is the better actress, but Meg looks far more like a traditional Supergirl
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u/pwninobrien 6d ago
James Gunn wanted Will Poulter but he was unavailable, so he chose the next best thing.
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u/FortLoolz 6d ago
I unfortunately agree, especially for a story where Supergirl is supposed to be a parental/big sister figure, but Alcock is very charismatic. Time will tell whether she'll look believable in the role
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u/omegaphallic 6d ago
Sorry, but I still laugh at the name Alcock. That is the best porn actress name ever.
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u/hongkongfooeee 6d ago
I look at her casting the same way I look at Bella Ramsey's casting in the last of us. It just don't fit, it looks forced.
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u/quickmathting 6d ago
Looks forced?
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u/FortLoolz 6d ago
It likely means it's not a safer, less potentially controversial choice
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u/TheAquamen 6d ago
What's controversial about Alcock's casting?
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u/FortLoolz 6d ago
A lot of people think she doesn't look like the traditional Supergirl, which is understandable. Milly Alcock is unconventionally attractive
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u/TheAquamen 6d ago edited 5d ago
A skinny blonde woman with a pretty face is unconventionally attractive now? Have men wised up and finally embraced chubby brunettes?
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u/FortLoolz 6d ago
I agree, especially for a mainline Supergirl, and not for an Elseworlds one, but at least Alcock can act. Time will tell whether her charisma will outshine other issues
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u/OfficeDue3971 6d ago
These actors never read any comic books. Just for a photo
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u/sketchbookhunt 6d ago
Most of the time, yes you’re probably correct but a few come to mind that are different. Henry Cavill has stated in interviews that his prior goal for Superman is to adapt the rebirth comics and has read multiple series since before he was Superman Jason Momoa said he was always trying to stay up to date on Aquaman and had an assistant who would bring him the tests issues as they come out. In the Aquaman movie behind the scenes, it’s not pointed out but you can see the rebirth run on his coffee table in Jason’s trailer Jon Bernthal got comic recommendations from comic stores in New York when he was casted as Punisher and said he read every single thing he got before he even shot a single scene of Daredevil season 2 Iman Vellani was a Ms Marvel fan before being casted and has read every appearance of the character along with being a fan of runs like the new avengers by Bendis
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u/Defiant-Channel2324 6d ago edited 6d ago
Not in a forceful way, but I'm pretty sure Gunn probably has his actors read at least one comic book to grasp what their characters are based on.
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u/OrgasmicOasis 6d ago
You're following them 24/7 and know this for sure? Or is this just negativity for the sake of being a Debby downer?
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u/SellOutrageous6539 6d ago
Yawn. Give me Lobo.
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u/jo_evo24 6d ago
No, not "yawn." This is awesome. It's her movie, not Lobo's. From what Jason Momoa said, he's not in it for that long anyway
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u/ListenUpper1178 6d ago
This isn't staged at all.
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u/TheAquamen 6d ago
You mean the photo in the post in which James Gunn credits the professional film still photographer who took it is staged??
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u/illiter-it 6d ago
Is that Will Poulter in a wig?
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u/sladeshied 6d ago
If you told me this was Will Poulter’s sister, I would believe you immediately no questions asked 🤣🤣
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u/5nbx8aa 6d ago
I really hope supergirl movie to be good. woman of tomorrow has awesome story and art.