Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow Renamed, Says James Gunn

James Gunn, head of the DC Universe, has officially confirmed the film once known as 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow' will now simply be titled 'Supergirl'.

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Gunn detailed this decision, which mirrors the recent renaming of 'Superman: Legacy' to 'Superman' slated for release this July. He explained that his creative team conducts a "premortem" analysis before filming begins, a process designed to identify potential issues that could lead to a movie's failure. The original title, 'Superman: Legacy', was flagged during such a session.

"I'm constantly editing," Gunn said. "The 'Legacy' part was a key point in our premortem. In this process, the project team gathers a couple of months before shooting and asks, 'If this becomes an epic failure, what are we doing right now that will cause it?' Everyone is encouraged to speak freely. This surfaces the quiet concerns that plague other productions, like miscasting or a production designer who's consistently late."

"One issue I raised was the title 'Superman: Legacy'. Even though I initially chose it, I grew uncertain. Frankly, I'm tired of the 'superhero title: subtitle' format. Also, the word 'Legacy' felt too retrospective for a film that's forward-looking, even though themes of legacy are present in the story. The whole team agreed it should be changed."

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Directed by Craig Gillespie with a screenplay by Ana Nogueira, 'Supergirl' features Milly Alcock in the lead role. While plot details remain scarce, with Alcock staying quiet in recent interviews, her co-star Jason Momoa has been more forthcoming. He has playfully teased his highly anticipated Lobo costume for the film, prompting a light-hearted response from Gunn.

'Supergirl' — dropping the 'Woman of Tomorrow' subtitle — is scheduled for release on June 26, 2026.