‘Supergirl’: Box office predictions, review roundup, and lingering questions about pets in the office

Step aside, Superman. Almost one year after the most recent DC reboot, it’s time for Supergirl to fly onto the big screen—accompanied by her trusty canine companion, Krypto. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow hits theaters today and showcases the special relationship between pets and their owners. While the average employee might not have superpowers, many can relate to wanting a furry friend around all the time, even in the office. And many more may want to after Supergirl opens. The movie’s predecessor—2025’s Superman, which also featured Krypto—reportedly sparked an interest in pet adoption after its opening weekend. Here’s everything you need to know about the flick, including box office predictions and critical sentiment so far: Who actually is Supergirl and what happened on Krypton? Like with any comic book character, there is an abundance of source material to draw from for Kara Zor-El, also known as Supergirl. This film is the vision of both James Gunn, co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Studios, and director Craig Gillespie. Supergirl, played by Milly Alcock, is Superman’s cousin. David Corenswet reprises his role as the Man of Steel. Their home planet of Krypton, of course, exploded due to core instability. Superman’s biological parents, Jor-El and Lara Lor-Van, sent him to Earth before the destruction. In a big departure from earlier films and comics, audiences learned in 2025’s Superman that his parents wanted him to conquer Earth and procreate with several human women. He chooses another path. Supergirl was also sent to Earth, but she arrived after Superman because she was able to survive on a piece of the dying Planet. This meant that she slowly watched her home and the people she loved die before escaping. As a result of this trauma, she has some demons. How are the reviews for ‘Supergirl’ so far? Supergirl might have an uphill climb to win audiences over, as reviews for the film are mixed at best. Variety lamented that it was “so fl