'Supergirl' Trailer: Milly Alcock takes flight as DC's new hero in action packed intergalactic adventure

DC Studios dropped an early holiday surprise for fans on Thursday with the first full trailer for 'Supergirl', starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El. The actress who made her breakout appearance in 'House of the Dragon', first took flight as the character in James Gunn’s 'Superman' earlier this year.

Her character make a memorable entry, stumbling into the final act while seemingly drunk.

Donning her red cape, she is now front and centre in director Craig Gillespie’s galactic epic, adapted from 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow'.

'Supergirl' trailer releases online

The new trailer sets up a 'Guardians of the Galaxy' plot, where the hero embarks on a journey across the galaxy in search for justice and truth. Fans also get their first look at Krypto the Superdog, however, his role in this adventure remains a mystery.

Watch the 'Supergirl' trailer

'Supergirl' synopsis

The official synopsis reads, “When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.”The trailer teases emotion, action, adventure and laughs in good proportions. A shot of Kara crying beside her dog has already sparked fan anxiety about Krypto’s fate, teasing a deeper exploration of our hero's past, including the destruction of her home.

'Supergirl' cast and release date

Alcock leads a cast that includes Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Jason Momoa. S'Supergirl' is set to blast into theatres worldwide this summer. It releases in India on June 26, 2026 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.