DC Universe chief James Gunn has officially confirmed the title change from "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" to simply "Supergirl."
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Gunn explained the reasoning behind this decision, which mirrors the recent renaming of "Superman: Legacy" to "Superman." He revealed that his creative team conducts a "premortem" exercise before filming begins, where they identify potential issues that could lead to a film's failure. The title "Superman: Legacy" was flagged during this process.
"I'm always cutting," he stated. "We called it Legacy initially because we conduct what's known as a premortem. This is a session held a couple of months before shooting where the team asks, 'If this project fails spectacularly, what current decisions might be causing that?' It's a safe space for honest feedback. Often, these are the quiet concerns people hesitate to voice openly on other productions, like miscasting or scheduling problems with the production designer."
"One point I raised was about the title 'Superman: Legacy.' Even though I originally chose it, I had doubts. Frankly, I'm tired of the 'superhero title: subtitle' format. Furthermore, it felt retrospective when our vision is forward-looking, even though the theme of legacy is present in the movie. The team unanimously agreed, saying, 'Yes, change it.'"
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Directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira, "Supergirl" stars Milly Alcock in the lead role. While details about the plot remain scarce (Alcock has been discreet in recent interviews), Jason Momoa, star of "The Minecraft Movie," has been more open, hinting at his eagerly awaited Lobo costume for the upcoming film. Gunn later joked about Momoa's revelations.
"Supergirl" is scheduled for release on June 26, 2026.
