Supergirl opens with Krypto as reviews split

Supergirl opens – Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow hits theaters today, banking on Milly Alcock’s performance and a CGI dog, Krypto, even as reviews remain mixed. The film is projected to pull in $80 million to $90 million globally over the weekend, facing strong competition from T

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow lands in theaters today with a familiar promise: bring the cape, bring the stakes—and don’t forget the dog.

The film. led by Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El. builds its hook around her special bond with her canine companion. Krypto. While moviegoers are still deciding whether the story lifts off. the marketing and the plot’s central danger make Krypto feel less like an accessory and more like the engine of the film.

That attention is happening at a time when DC’s rebooted slate is still finding its footing. Supergirl is arriving almost one year after the most recent DC reboot. and it comes as its predecessor—2025’s Superman. which also featured Krypto—reportedly sparked interest in pet adoption after its opening weekend.

The question hanging over theaters now isn’t just whether Supergirl can win audiences. It’s whether the movie’s pet power is strong enough to carry people through the parts critics are struggling with.

Milly Alcock plays Supergirl, Superman’s cousin, in a film written into the wider mythos of Kara Zor-El—born on Krypton and sent to Earth. David Corenswet reprises his role as the Man of Steel.

On Krypton, the planet’s collapse is tied to core instability. Jor-El and Lara Lor-Van—Superman’s biological parents—send him to Earth before the destruction. and in a key break from earlier films and comics. audiences learned in 2025’s Superman that the parents wanted him to conquer Earth and procreate with several human women. He chooses another path.

Supergirl’s timeline runs parallel but darker. She’s also sent to Earth. but she arrives after Superman because she is able to survive on a piece of the dying planet. That means she watches her home and the people she loves die before she escapes. The trauma is left on the character like a bruise—she has demons.

Reviews have reflected that tension. The film’s reception is mixed at best, and some critics are leaning hard into the idea that the movie doesn’t quite hold together.

Variety lamented that it was “so flat it’s super-horrendous.” The Los Angeles Times called it a “hot mess.”

But other reactions are warmer, especially around Alcock. Deadline’s Pete Hammond wrote that “the main attraction and secret sauce as far as I am concerned is a CGI dog named Krypto.” Hammond also wanted more time with the furry friend.

That split—between the film’s overall execution and the pull of Krypto—also mirrors the practical question many office workers are asking beyond the theater: should pets be part of the workday?

For now, the business side of Supergirl is built on the expectation that viewers will show up, even before the critical dust settles. The movie is expected to make between $80 million and $90 million at the global box office, according to Deadline.

Its biggest competition this weekend is Toy Story 5’s second weekend in theaters. Toy Story 5 opened with a $160 million domestic box office opening weekend, keeping Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the gang in the conversation.

Inside Supergirl, Krypto isn’t just along for the ride. The trailer makes clear that Krypto is essential to the plot: the dog gets shot. and Supergirl has three days to get the antidote from the evil Krem of the Yellow Hills. It’s a high-stakes situation that, by design, translates easily into real-world pet-owner instincts.

It also feeds the reaction that starts long before someone buys a popcorn bucket.

“Should I bring my pet to the office?” is the kind of question a movie like this can make feel immediate.

On the research side, there’s a 2019 National Institutes of Health study that found employees who brought their pooch to work were more engaged, social, and less likely to leave their job. It also reported better overall well-being.

The American Heart Association added a workplace-pay angle: it found 44% of employees would contemplate getting a new job if it was in a pet-friendly office. Even more striking, 37% would sacrifice pay and vacation days to be able to bring their pet to work.

Still, pet-friendly offices aren’t risk-free. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America says 10% to 20% of the world is allergic to cats and dogs. Pets can also be distracting in day-to-day operations, requiring bathroom breaks, water, attention, and food. There’s further risk of a pet biting someone or destroying property.

In other words, Supergirl’s office fantasy lands in the real world as a tradeoff: more connection and engagement for some, alongside allergies and workplace complications for others.

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is now in theaters today. with its box office range set at $80 million to $90 million globally and Toy Story 5 still dominating the calendar. Whether audiences remember the story—or the dog—may depend on how much they can tolerate everything else critics are disputing. But Krypto’s presence is clearly doing what Hollywood often hopes pets can do in real life: turning attention into attachment.

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