The DC Studios co-chief spoke to influencers and media at a New York event ahead of the teaser trailer’s drop Thursday

At a recent press event for Supergirl‘s first trailer, Nerdist had the unique opportunity to hear about the new DCU movie from the creative forces behind it.

James Gunn and Peter Safran have been co-CEOs of DC Studios for three years, and their main focus throughout the kickoff of their reign has been Superman and Supergirl . With Superman being the successful summer blockbuster of 2025,

The DC Studios movie becomes the first trailer ever to be served up to every TikTok user in the United States and 12 other territories.

The first trailer for Supergirl signals serious danger for Krypto, the beloved superdog introduced in 2025’s Superman and inspired by James Gunn’s own pet. The film confirms that Krypto belongs to Kara Zor-El, Superman’s cousin, and is her constant companion, living with her and even accompanying her to an intergalactic bar for her birthday.

James Gunn says the new Supergirl film will introduce a version of Kara Zor-El who is deliberately less idealized than past on-screen portrayals, describing the character as “messy” in ways often reserved for male superheroes.

Forbes recently published an article claiming Supergirl had a $200 million price tag. However, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has now stated the amount is not accurate.

House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock will play Kara Zor-El, AKA Supergirl, in the DCU Chapter One 's second big-screen offering. Superman's cousin is set to go on a "murderous quest for revenge" across the galaxy, accompanied by Krypto the Superdog, where she'll come up against Matthias Schoenaerts' Krem of the Yellow Hills.