Just last year, “Superman” (2025) directed by James Gunn flew across our screens and left us wanting more of the super sage. But just before we fans had time to take to Twitter and demand a sequel to the summer blockbuster, the ending of “Superman” concluded with a promise to see Supergirl in her very own movie. Intending to release in the summer of 2026, many fans and critics alike expressed their joy and excitement as they anticipate the release of the film in June of 2026.
However, just like everything, much joy and excitement for the film came crashing down on the social media platforms of Twitter and Instagram to already bash the film before it even released to audiences. Mind you, nothing of the plot, characters, or other aspects of the films production were criticized; rather, instead of the looks of the actress who plays the title character, Milly Alcock.
While a few critics commented on how Alcock does not have the “look” for Supergirl, other fans were quick to call out the blatant sexism and double standard held for actresses in Hollywood. Commenting on how Alcock lacks the “look” for Supergirl, other fans corrected the critics, pointing out how they indirectly are saying that Alcock is not attractive enough to play the title character.
Leave it to the critics to tear a woman down. First, we have not even seen Alcock as the character of Supergirl in action besides the small cameo at the end of “Superman”. Thus, we have no idea what Alcock will be like as the character of Supergirl until we see the film. Second, what does her looks even when playing a comic book character? While I understand that an actor is meant to look like the character they are playing, they by no means need to be a carbon copy of the character.
Take, for example, David Corenswet, who played Superman in the movie “Superman”. While he captured the essence of the character, he did not look like an exact copy of the character in every way. Instead, people adored him because of his performance and the heart in which he brought to the character that made the film worth seeing.
So, I ask, why not grant Alcock the same treatment? Why is she so quickly judged based on her appearance alone and not for what she brings to the character? I, for one, am excited to see the new film “Supergirl,” which stars Alcock as the lead character. Releasing on June 26, 2026, I intend to “look out” for this new rendition of the character of Supergirl, and I have nothing but confidence in Alcock.
