A Tale of Two Kryptons: How Supergirl Undoes James Gunn's Biggest Superman Twist
DC’s *Supergirl* movie quietly rewrites Krypton’s past—directly clashing with James Gunn’s *Superman* reboot
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The brief
The upcoming *Supergirl* film is ignoring the 2023 *Woman of Tomorrow* comic’s modernized origin, instead aligning with pre-*Crisis on Infinite Earths* lore. The divergence centers on Krypton’s fate: *Superman* depicted a doomed planet, while *Supergirl* restores its traditional destruction by Rao, a narrative choice that could reshape DC’s multiverse continuity.
Outlets like *IGN* and *Yahoo* highlight the deliberate creative split, framing it as a calculated move to preserve Supergirl’s legacy. *Nerdist* and *DC Comics* emphasize the film’s adherence to classic lore, while *IMDb* compares visual and tonal shifts from the comic adaptation. The debate hinges on whether this is a strategic reset or a missed opportunity for unified storytelling.
Watch for reactions from DC’s higher-ups on whether this split will affect future projects.
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Quick answers
Is *Supergirl* ignoring *Woman of Tomorrow* entirely?
Coverage states the film’s director ‘very deliberately’ did not reference the comic, though it’s unclear if all elements are excluded or selectively adapted.
Will this affect *Superman*’s sequel?
No direct confirmation exists, but *IGN* notes the split could complicate future DCU projects relying on shared lore.
Does this mean Krypton’s fate is now two different stories?
Yes—*Superman* (2025) depicts a doomed planet, while *Supergirl* restores Rao’s destruction, creating a narrative fork.
Coverage (5)
- SUPERGIRL Doesn’t Use the Character’s Modern Origin Nerdist · 5h ago
- 5 Biggest Changes Supergirl Movie Makes From the Woman of Tomorrow Comic IMDb · 5h ago
- The Evolution of Supergirl’s Origin DC Comics · 5h ago
- Supergirl: Why DCU Director ‘Very Deliberately’ Didn’t Look at Woman of Tomorrow Comic Yahoo · 5h ago
- A Tale of Two Kryptons: How Supergirl Undoes James Gunn's Biggest Superman Twist IGN · 5h ago
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