DC Universe head James Gunn has officially announced that "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" will now simply be titled "Supergirl."
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Gunn detailed the reasoning behind this change, mirroring the recent rebranding of "Superman: Legacy" to just "Superman." He revealed his creative team employs a "premortem" process before filming begins – analyzing potential pitfalls that could derail a project. The original "Superman: Legacy" title was questioned during these discussions.
"I constantly refine things," Gunn explained. "We conduct premortem sessions where the entire team freely critiques the project months before filming. Imagine the worst-case scenario and identify current decisions that might cause it. Often these are the unspoken concerns - questionable casting choices or production delays."
"Regarding 'Superman: Legacy,' though I initially chose that title, I became dissatisfied. Franchise naming conventions feel stale - superhero colon subtitle feels overdone. Moreover, the title suggested nostalgia when our approach is forward-looking, despite legacy themes in the script. The team unanimously agreed to simplify it."
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Directed by Craig Gillespie with Ana Nogueira penning the script, "Supergirl" stars Milly Alcock as the titular heroine. While plot details remain tightly guarded (Alcock has avoided spoilers in interviews), Jason Momoa has openly teased his much-discussed Lobo costume for the film, prompting amusing responses from Gunn.
The streamlined "Supergirl" releases June 26, 2026.
