Supergirl's Behind-The-Scenes Drama Led to DC's Own Cut
Originally published Jul 6, 2026
By Kenneth Shepard · Kotaku
AI-generated summary based on Kotaku · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 6, 2026
Key points
- Supergirl faced creative conflicts between director Craig Gillespie and DC Studios, leading to two different film cuts.
- DC took control of post-production and made its own version of the film after test screenings.
- Changes included the climactic battle and music choices, with DC's cut performing slightly better in test screenings.
Supergirl, the second film in James Gunn's DC Universe, faced behind-the-scenes creative conflicts between director Craig Gillespie and DC Studios, leading to test screenings of two different film cuts. According to The Hollywood Reporter, DC ultimately took control of post-production and made its own version of the film, resulting in changes such as the climactic battle and music choices. The studio's cut performed slightly better in test screenings and is the version released in theaters. Despite the film's mixed reception, the DCU remains on track for future projects, including a horror movie and a Superman sequel.
Read the original story: Kotaku — by Kenneth Shepard