SHE’S the grungy, rebellious loner of a superhero we didn’t know we needed.

The 2026 Supergirl is a greasy-haired, hung­over mess who wees with the door open and loves only her dog, Krypto.

Milly Alcock as Supergirl in her iconic blue, red, and gold suit, standing against a blue and yellow backdrop.Supergirl is the grungy, rebellious loner of a superhero we didn’t know we needed Credit: Alamy Milly Alcock in a black dress with an open midriff and white heels walking out of a building.Milly Alcock plays the cousin of Superman, who has her own special powers in the DC Universe Credit: Splash

Directed by Craig Gillespie, who had a huge hit with 2021’s Cruella, and produced by Superman director , this rock-star of superheroes has a very modern take on the world — and the DC Universe.

She wears a Blondie T-shirt for most of the — instead of her Supergirl outfit — and muses about her cousin, Clark Kent: “He sees the good in everyone. I see the truth.”

We meet Supergirl — or Kara — played by , as she celebrates her 23rd birthday.

She and Krypto are on a pub crawl around the galaxy, downing shots with characters who wouldn’t look out of place in .

Milly Alcock wearing headphones and sunglasses, holding a device, with a fluffy white dog beside her, in a scene from "Supergirl."The film begins with Krypto the dog joining Supergirl on a pub crawl around the galaxy Credit: AP Milly Alcock, left, and Eve Ridley in a scene from "Supergirl."She ends up involved in a rescue mission for Krypto after meeting Ruthye (Eve Ridley) Credit: AP

During a hard-drinking session, she meets Ruthye (Eve Ridley), who is seeking revenge after seeing her family being slaughtered by Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts).

Krem arrives and Krypto tries to protect them both, but in doing so, is poisoned.

With only 72 hours to save him, the pair travel the galaxy to hunt Krem down, find the antidote and seek revenge.

They get into plenty of elaborate fight sequences, and join up with crazed bounty hunter Lobo (an underused ).

Milly Alcock as Supergirl facing Matthias Schoenaerts in a scene from "Supergirl."The film’s antagonist is Krem who is played by Matthias Schoenaerts Credit: AP David Corenswet, Milly Alcock, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult pose on a colorful red carpet for the Supergirl World Premiere.Superman David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult all feature along with Milly Credit: Getty

A large section of the film gives Supergirl’s backstory, which makes things a little too chaotic and a tad exhausting.

But with a few comedic appearances from Superman (), an excellent soundtrack and enough jeopardy to keep you intrigued, this film is off to a flier.

★★★★☆

Eze Chidiebere Paul

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