Supergirl (2026)

3D Movie Review

Written By: Adolph Vega

3D

Supergirl (2026) delivers a solid 3D presentation, even if it isn’t one of the year’s best. The movie has its fair share of darkly lit scenes, but the 3D visuals hold up surprisingly well throughout.

There are several fun pop-out moments, especially with the various laser beams / heat vision. Lobo’s chained hook weapon extends nicely into the audience as he swings it around. 3D depth is well implemented, with a number of scenes taking advantage of it. A sequence inside a vent and several distant environments create a convincing sense of depth.

The outer space sequences are easily some of the best-looking shots in the film. However, the standout moment belongs to Krypto, whose flight toward the screen delivers the biggest “wow” moment of the entire presentation.

The only kryptonite for the 3D is the simple fact that this movie is visually ugly. The film has poor dynamic color range, and the cinematography often works against the 3D instead of enhancing it. The darkly lit environments also limit the presentation. Overall, the 3D in Supergirl (2026) doesn’t soar, but it looks better than it probably should. Your mileage may vary, so I’d recommend seeing it in the brightest theater you can find.

Final 3D Score: 7/10

Movie

Supergirl (2026) is an enjoyable superhero film that is somehow both very generic and very weird at the same time.

The plot is pretty basic. Krypto the Superdog is in danger, and Kara (Supergirl) needs to find a way to save him. At the same time, a young girl named Ruthye is on a mission of revenge. Their paths eventually cross as both become entangled in a conflict with the movie’s villain, Krem. Although Kara initially wants nothing to do with Ruthye, the two end up on a journey of self-discovery that eventually puts them face-to-face with the invincible Lobo, who also has unfinished business with Krem.

I really enjoyed how the film handled Kara’s backstory through its flashback scenes. These sequences were some of the strongest parts of the movie and helped me connect with her as a character. The action is well done, and there’s plenty of it. The movie also does a solid job of balancing its story with the action. At its core, this is a journey about Kara becoming the hero she’s meant to be.

Unfortunately, the script has a habit of spoon-feeding certain plot points to the audience, and there are a few moments that feel either too convenient or simply don’t make much sense. It’s just so damn contrived at times that it borders on being ridiculous. The film also follows a fairly predictable path.

The main villain, Krem, is so cookie-cutter. Just imagine a ruthless sci-fi alien Jeffrey Epstein. He is portrayed straight to a fault and isn’t over-the-top enough to be entertaining, leaving him feeling like a one-dimensional thug. This role also feels miscast. The “evil factor” is already played up to a cartoonish level, so I think the character needed more camp and charisma instead of being so serious and straightforward.

Lobo, on the other hand, nearly steals the entire movie. Jason Momoa was absolutely born to play this role, bringing plenty of charisma and energy whenever he’s on screen. Is he even acting in this role? Momoa is so perfectly suited for Lobo that I genuinely can’t imagine anyone else pulling it off.

I was not a fan of Ruthye. I found her to be a one-note, annoying character who never really grew on me. Unfortunately, she occupies a huge portion of the movie. Her dialogue is clunky, and is poorly written exposition. She desperately needed to be fleshed out because she’s so important to the story, yet she never shows much emotional range.

I really liked Kara herself. I understood where she was coming from, and by the end I was rooting for her. Her heroic arc isn’t conventional, but I connected with it. I was disappointed, however, by how often the movie found ways for a male character to swoop in and save her.

I wasn’t a fan of the soundtrack or score. It never really felt like the music matched what was happening on screen. That cover of “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World is especially odd. The film lacks the musical glue needed to give many scenes the emotional weight they deserve.

Visually, the film also isn’t particularly attractive. That’s clearly intentional—many environments are supposed to look dirty and lived-in—but I still found the cinematography to be basic and uninspired. It lacks any real visual flair or artistic identity. Like I mentioned in the 3D section, the movie’s bland presentation definitely impacted my overall enjoyment.

Kara’s journey from a drunken depressed loner to becoming a true superhero—both literally and figuratively—is undeniably weird. The tone is all over the place, and on paper none of it should work. Yet somehow it does. I completely understand why some people won’t like Supergirl (2026), but for whatever reason, I really dug it.

There’s an odd charm to Supergirl (2026). Even when I noticed the flaws, I still found myself invested in Kara’s journey and curious to see where the story would go. I was never bored with the film.

Supergirl (2026) ends up being a fairly generic sci-fi superhero movie. I found it predictable and rarely surprising, yet I still enjoyed it thanks to its unique tone and the performances of Kara and Lobo. It’s far from greatness, but it’s also better than some people may give it credit for. Supergirl (2026) is greater than the sum of its parts and succeeds more often than it fails.

Final Movie Score: 6/10

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