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DC Forces Its Own Supergirl Cut After Creative Rift
entertainment6 days ago

DC Forces Its Own Supergirl Cut After Creative Rift

DC Studios reportedly held two test screenings for rival Supergirl cuts after a creative clash with director Craig Gillespie, prompting DC to take over post-production and deliver its own version (with some revisions credited to Jeremy Slater). The studio cut tweaked the climactic battle with Krem and changed the film's needle-drop soundtrack (ultimately using a Jimmy Eat World cover of 'The Middle' rather than Gunn's preferred Cyndi Lauper 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun'), and THR sources say the studio version scored higher in tests than Gillespie's 11-minute longer Director's Cut. After a middling December test and mixed reviews, DCU plans press on with Clayface and a Superman sequel in 2027, leaving the door open for a potential future Director's Cut release.

via Kotaku|
#dc-universe#directors-cut#entertainment
entertainment16 days ago

UK/Ireland Forecast: Supergirl Seeks Modest Start in Gunn-verse Return

Pearl & Dean predicts a £3.5–£5.5M opening and £14–£17M total for Supergirl in the UK and Ireland, betting on momentum from James Gunn’s DCU after Superman, despite Milly Alcock’s limited name recognition; with Krypto and a brief Superman cameo, the film faces a mixed track record for solo female-led superhero titles and is weighed against precedents like Wonder Woman, Black Widow, Shang-Chi, and Eternals.

via Boxoffice Pro|
#box-office#dc-universe#entertainment
Supergirl stumbles after a strong start, despite Alcock’s spark
culture16 days ago

Supergirl stumbles after a strong start, despite Alcock’s spark

Slate’s Dana Stevens praises Milly Alcock’s Kara but argues the Supergirl follow-up falls into familiar superhero traps: a dull villain, muddy CGI, and an underused Lobo, with a tonal mismatch that even a darker subplot about kidnapping young women for breeding can’t redeem. The piece suggests the DCU needs stronger direction from James Gunn to live up to the promise of Superman, leaving open the door for future installments.

via Slate Magazine|
#culture#dc-universe#jason-momoa
Supergirl Reactions Split; Alcock and Momoa Shine
entertainment23 days ago

Supergirl Reactions Split; Alcock and Momoa Shine

Early critics are mixed on Warner Bros.' Supergirl, praising Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El and Jason Momoa as Lobo while noting uneven adaptation choices, a bland villain in places, and some CGI issues; nonetheless many applaud the performances and the film’s gritty, space‑adventure tone as a strong, emotional companion to the new DC Universe, opening June 26, 2026.

via SlashFilm|
#dc-universe#entertainment#jason-momoa
Man of Tomorrow Expands DCU Cast with Supergirl Return and New Allies
entertainment1 month ago

Man of Tomorrow Expands DCU Cast with Supergirl Return and New Allies

James Gunn’s Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow is expanding its cast, with Milly Alcock reprising Supergirl and joining Matthew Lillard and Sinqua Walls. Aaron Pierre is back as John Stewart (Lanterns), while Adria Arjona is rumored to play Maxima (with speculation she could be Wonder Woman). Fan theories about other heroes like Cyborg or Steel persist. While a larger ensemble raises questions about screen time, Gunn’s track record suggests he’ll balance the cast to support Brainiac’s threat in a way that fits the DCU’s broader saga.

via comicbook.com|
#brainiac#dc-universe#ensemble-cast
Clayface Sets Early DCU Timeline, Pre-Superman, Gunn Confirms
entertainment2 months ago

Clayface Sets Early DCU Timeline, Pre-Superman, Gunn Confirms

James Gunn confirms Clayface is part of the main DCU (not an Elseworld) and is the first DCU film released out of chronological order, taking place early in the DCU timeline—likely before Superman—in Batman's Gotham. The horror-tinged movie stars Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagan and is directed by James Watkins, arriving in theaters on October 23, 2026.

via SlashFilm|
#clayface#dc-universe#entertainment
Clayface Sets the DCU Timeline: Gunn Confirms First Chronological Entry
movies2 months ago

Clayface Sets the DCU Timeline: Gunn Confirms First Chronological Entry

James Gunn says Clayface takes place before all other DCU projects, making it the DCU’s first film out of order while remaining connected to the broader DCU. The horror thriller stars Tom Rhys Harries (with Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella, and Eddie Marsan in supporting roles), is co-written by Mike Flanagan and directed by James Watkins, and opens in theaters on October 23, 2026.

via SuperHeroHype|
#clayface#dc-studios#dc-universe
Clayface Teaser Maps DCU's Gotham Without Batman
entertainment2 months ago

Clayface Teaser Maps DCU's Gotham Without Batman

Warner Bros. and DC Studios released a teaser for Clayface, an R-rated horror entry in the new DC Universe set in Batman's Gotham but not featuring Batman on screen. The trailer hints at a brighter Gotham with a dark underbelly and presents the film as an origin story for the villain Matt Hagen, with Naomi Ackie among the cast and a release date of October 23, 2026. James Gunn and others emphasize this is the DCU's Gotham, distinct from Matt Reeves' version, and Pattinson's Batman won't be carried over; Ben Affleck has retired from the cape.

via SlashFilm|
#batman#clayface#dc-universe