Connecting the DCU after James Gunn and Peter Safran’s big reveal
Supergirl expands the DCU and introduces Brainiac as the big bad
With Superman kicking the DCU, James Gunn and Peter Safran could use the Man of Tomorrow’s story to also set up his Kryptonian cousin’s arrival in Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow.
Slated to debut after Superman: Legacy, Woman of Tomorrow may actually be based on a DC comic that explores the journey of Kara Zor-El, as she finds her place in a new world while grappling with the weight of her Kryptonian heritage. Sound familiar? There is a difference though. In Woman of Tomorrow, we’ll Kara fighting some intergalactic big bads.
The story of the comic revolves around Supergirl being approached by an alien girl whose home planet has been destroyed. This stranger is out for revenge and forces Supergirl to help her, or she’ll take matters into her own hands. This sets the stage for an action-packed journey, filled with twists and turns, as Supergirl struggles to balance her sense of duty and the need to protect the innocent.
One of the key elements of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow that would make it an excellent film is the character development. The series delves into the struggles of being a hero, and the moral dilemma that Supergirl faces. It shows the character’s growth and evolution, as she learns to embrace her powers and the responsibilities that come with them.
Along the way, Supergirl is introduced to the political struggles and power dynamics between different alien races and factions. These elements add depth to the story and create a larger, more complex universe for the characters to exist in.
How Supergirl connects to the DCU
By the end of the movie, Supergirl could set up a ton of Easter Eggs from the Lanterns, the Martians, Lobo, and of course Brainiac. More importantly we’ll likely get a cameo from the DCU’s version of Superman early on once again keeping a direct link between the films. As a matter of fact, Gunn and Safran could retcon the alien girl as a character from the Wildstorm comics establishing another connection to another film on this list, someone from Wildstorm (more on that later).
We don’t yet know if Sasha Calle will reprise her role as Supergirl yet. She may be a similar age to the actor that will ultimately be cast as Superman, so perhaps DC Studios would cast someone in her late teens or early 20s to establish a mentor mentee relationship between Clark and Kara.