HE SUPERGIRL LONDON PREMIERE!
Comic Movie DB headed down to London for the premiere of Supergirl, and honestly, we’re still pinching ourselves.
As comic book fans, moments like this never get old.
What started as a passion project built by fans, for fans, has taken us from writing movie reviews at home to attending some of the biggest movie events in the world.
It was awesome to see the cast, checking out the atmosphere on the red carpet and, of course, watching a snippet of Supergirl on the big screen alongside fellow DC fans.
Supergirl Takes Over Leicester Square for London Fan Premiere
London’s Leicester Square has hosted its fair share of superhero premieres over the years, and on 18 June 2026 it was Kara Zor-El’s turn in the spotlight. DC Studios brought Supergirl to Cineworld Leicester Square for a special UK sneak peek fan event, giving fans an early look at the latest chapter in the DC Universe.
Milly Alcock, who takes on the role of Supergirl, was joined by Jason Momoa, Eve Ridley and Matthias Schoenaerts, alongside director Craig Gillespie and producer Peter Safran. It was quite the gathering, especially with Momoa returning to the DC world as Lobo. After years of seeing him as Aquaman, watching him step into the boots of one of DC’s most unpredictable characters is certainly an interesting change of direction.
For comic book fans, the event was another opportunity to see how the new DC Universe is taking shape. Following Superman’s return to the big screen, Supergirl moves the focus away from Metropolis and into a much stranger, more cosmic corner of the DC world.
A Different Kind of Supergirl
Rather than simply giving us a female version of Superman, the film takes inspiration from Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, the acclaimed comic book story by Tom King and Bilquis Evely.
Kara’s journey is very different from her famous cousin’s. While Clark Kent grew up surrounded by family and eventually found his place on Earth, Kara carries the memories of Krypton’s destruction and everything she lost along the way. That gives the character a more complicated outlook on the universe, and it’s one of the things that makes this version particularly interesting.
The film follows Kara as she becomes involved in a dangerous journey across space alongside Ruthye Marye Knoll, played by Eve Ridley. Matthias Schoenaerts portrays Krem of the Yellow Hills, while Jason Momoa brings Lobo into the mix. Throw Krypto into the equation and you’ve got a combination of characters that could only really exist in a comic book universe.
London Celebrates the DC Universe
The Leicester Square event wasn’t the only Supergirl celebration in London that week. Warner Bros. also organised a one-day immersive experience in Soho on 20 June, transforming Phonica Records and The Vinyl Factory into an intergalactic adventure inspired by the film.
Visitors could explore themed sets, see original props and step into environments inspired by Kara’s journey, including her spaceship quarters. Lobo’s Spacehog was among the props on display, which is exactly the sort of thing that gets comic book collectors and cosplay fans excited.
It’s great seeing these films celebrated beyond the cinema screen. Whether it’s a red carpet, an immersive exhibition or a convention appearance, these events bring the characters and their worlds a little closer to the people who’ve followed them for years.
With the London premiere marking another milestone for DC Studios, Supergirl gave fans plenty to discuss, from Milly Alcock’s take on Kara to the introduction of Lobo and the future of the wider DC Universe.
For more on the film, explore our Supergirl movie page, including cast information, storyline details and our CMDB review.
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