In an exciting update for the DCU, the upcoming film Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is set to share thematic elements with John Wick. Scheduled for release on June 26, 2026, this DCU rendition will adapt the comic book storyline crafted by Tom King in 2021. Milly Alcock will portray Kara Zor-El, who is envisioned as an adept and autonomous superhero, with her adventures occurring in a realm far removed from Earth prior to her connection with Kal-El.
This iteration of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow introduces notable shifts in Supergirl’s established narrative. As depicted in the 2021 comic, Kara Zor-El finds herself in the role of a hired mercenary when a young alien named Ruthye appeals to her for aid in avenging her father’s murder. Stripped of her powers in the absence of a yellow sun and armed with a sword, Kara embarks on a perilous interstellar mission alongside Ruthye. Her resolve to assist Ruthye parallels that of a contemporary action hero.
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In the comic storyline, Supergirl initially hesitates to assist Ruthye. However, when Krem of the Yellow Hills—the very murderer Ruthye seeks—targets them with arrows, Krypto, Supergirl’s canine companion, is injured while defending her. This traumatic incident compels Supergirl to undertake Ruthye’s quest to find Krem. The similarity between Supergirl’s motivations and that of John Wick is striking. Matthias Schoenaerts has been cast as Krem of the Hills for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, further solidifying this connection.
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In the original John Wick from 2014, the titular character, played by Keanu Reeves, is lured out of retirement by the brutal killing of a dog gifted to him by his late wife. Although Krypto is unlikely to meet a similar fate in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, the inspiration from this pivotal moment is palpable; it’s likely that Supergirl’s journey will begin following an attack on her beloved dog.
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During the announcement of the DCU’s lineup, James Gunn emphasized that viewers would see Kara Zor-El in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow “as you’ve never seen her before.” This adaptation promises a vastly different portrayal—one that is mature, resolute, and more nuanced, distancing her from her well-known cousin, Superman. Should the film closely follow its source material, Supergirl’s alignment with John Wick’s ferocious determination will be unmistakably showcased as she seeks to confront those who dare to harm her companion.
