The new Superman movie is officially a hit, and it seems the future of the new DC Cinematic Universe is very much in motion. And yet, the most direct sequel to the new Superman is the 2026 film Supergirl, starring Milly Alcock in the title role. However, one big change to the Superman mythos actually creates a confusing bit of continuity for the upcoming Supergirl movie. For most moviegoers, and even most Superman fans, this was a gutsy and provocative departure from what we have come to expect from Superman’s biological parents. Superman asserts that in this version of the new DCU, people know stuff about superheroes, and not everything is a total mystery.