James Gunn’s “Superman Saga” is hitting its first major speed bump, and the internet has zero chill about it.
The Ratio Heard ‘Round the World
The Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow trailer just dropped, and the receipts are looking absolutely cursed. In just 24 hours, the backlash has been more savage than what the Superman trailer faced in half a year. Fans are pointing out the massive “main character energy” gap: Clark Kent saves entire towns, while Kara is out here… rescuing stray cats? The numbers don’t lie, and right now, they’re screaming that the DCU’s “Girl Power” pivot is struggling to find its footing.
Krypto’s Golden Stream and Dour Vibes
Opening a trailer with Krypto the Superdog urinating on a photo of Superman is a choice, and the internet is calling it out for the “try-hard” edge. Seven days in, and we’re looking at over 43,000 dislikes—that’s a rough 1-in-8 hate ratio for those keeping track. We went from the bright, hopeful “Big Blue” energy of Superman to a drunk, embittered Kara Zor-El who looks like she’s had one too many at the space bar. Execs at Warner Bros. are likely sweating through their suits because this isn’t just a “vibe” problem; it’s a quantifiable engagement disaster.
The “Kryptonians of the Galaxy” Problem
Critics on X are already gatekeeping the “originality” of the film, labeling it a Guardians of the Galaxy retread with a Kryptonian skin. James Gunn’s fingerprints are everywhere, but not everyone is vibing with the “space-misfit” aesthetic for the Last Daughter of Krypton. Coming off a “lukewarm” summer where Superman only pulled $616M and Peacemaker Season 2 saw a massive viewership fall-off, the DCU is on life support. If Supergirl follows the The Marvels trajectory—which had a similar like-to-dislike ratio before cratering at the box office—Warner Bros. might be looking at a $200M tax write-off in the making.
The poster for Supergirl – DC
Can 2026 Save the Brand?
The studio has until July 26, 2026, to convince us that Kara is more than just a “moody Guardians” extra. The marketing team needs to pivot away from the “cats and dog pee” narrative and show us the actual “Woman of Tomorrow” who can carry a franchise. Right now, the fans are skeptical, the “Ratio” is king, and the DCU is looking more like a “Maybe Next Time” Universe.
The Supergirl trailer is officially the latest barometer for DC’s health, and the reading is “Cloudy with a Chance of Flop.” Between the cringe-inducing Krypto intro, the embittered tone, and the comparison to Gunn’s Marvel work, the hype train has officially derailed. Warner Bros. has a year to fix the optics, but the internet has already made its first judgment: This isn’t the Supergirl we were looking for.
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