DC Studios has unveiled the first Super Bowl teaser for Supergirl, offering a glimpse at Kara Zor-El’s origin story and signaling a tonal shift from her famous cousin. The footage opens on Krypton before its destruction, showing Kara’s early life and her first encounter with Krypto, her loyal, super-powered canine companion. The trailer then pivots to Kara in full Supergirl mode, battling enemies across the galaxy following her brief appearance at the end of Superman.

Unlike Superman’s unwavering optimism, Alcock’s Kara is positioned as more world-weary and emotionally scarred. “He sees the good in everyone,” she says of her cousin. “And I see the truth.” That line alone sets the tone for a more cynical, hard-edged take on the character, aligning closely with the film’s source material.

The film is based on Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King, which follows Kara and a young alien girl on a brutal quest for justice across the stars. The trailer hints at this interstellar revenge narrative while foregrounding Kara’s reluctance, rage, and evolving sense of responsibility.

Also starring are Matthias Schoenaerts as villain Krem of the Yellow Hills, Eve Ridley as Ruthye Marye Knoll, David Krumholtz and Emily Beecham as Kara’s parents, and Jason Momoa as the alien mercenary Lobo.

The screenplay is written by Ana Nogueira, with Craig Gillespie directing. The film is produced by DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran.

Supergirl is set to hit theaters on June 26, 2026.