Warning! This publish accommodates SPOILERS for Supergirl (2026)James Gunn’s DC Universe continues to broaden with Supergirl, the second film within the brand-new cinematic universe starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El and Eve Ridley as younger Ruthye Marye Knoll. Constructing upon the foundations of 2025’s Superman, Supergirl is filled with a big assortment of Easter eggs, references, callbacks to the critically acclaimed Girl of Tomorrow collection, and ties to the better DCU at massive.
Whereas a number of the references and connections in Supergirl are simpler to identify than others, some are fairly effectively hidden and are extra refined. Largely impressed by Tom King and Bilquis Evely’s 8-issue Supergirl: Girl of Tomorrow collection, a number of key characters and moments from the beloved comedian have been tailored for this new DCU film. Conserving that in thoughts, here is our breakdown of all the largest Easter eggs, references, cameos, and DCU connections we noticed throughout our first watch of 2026’s Supergirl from director Craig Gillespie.
Superman Newspaper
The newspaper Kara has laid out for Krypto to do his enterprise options headlines about her cousin’s superheroics (and a smaller facet column overlaying her personal).
Holzzher
One of many planets featured in Supergirl is called Holzzher, named after DC editor Brittany Holzherr, who labored on the unique Girl of Tomorrow comedian.
Krem & The Brigands
Whereas the DCU’s Krem (Matthias Schoenaerts) is a big visible departure from the Krem of the Yellow Hills seen within the comics, it is also revealed that he is a key chief of the Brigands. In Girl of Tomorrow, Krem joined the Brigands after he poisoned Krypto and stole Kara’s ship.
Ruthye Marie Knoll’s Murdered Household
In Girl of Tomorrow, it was solely Ruthye’s father who was slain by Krem, whereas her mom and a number of brothers lived.
“Purple Solar Folks”
Whereas drunk on her twenty third birthday, Kara wonders if she and Krypto ought to simply grow to be “Purple Solar Folks”, a reference to her lack of powers and talent to get drunk on planets orbiting purple suns, one thing that was first confirmed within the DCU throughout her cameo in 2025’s Superman.
A Beneficial Sword
Armed with the sword Krem used to kill her father, it is revealed that Ruthye’s blade is kind of sturdy and invaluable, identical to in Girl of Tomorrow. Nevertheless, the sword initially belonged to Krem within the comedian collection, with Ruthye’s father and full household being easy rock farmers. Elias Knoll being a gifted and famend swordsmith is brand-new for the DCU canon.
“I am Simply Apprehensive You Will not Discover Your Stride In Metropolis”
Clark’s concern for her cousin ties to his worries on the finish of 2025’s Superman, whereas additionally implying that Kara has a spot to reside someplace within the Man of Metal’s metropolis.
“Hey, look, I’m bleeding.”
Regardless of being on a purple solar world (and really drunk), Kara nonetheless manages to be stunned when the brute who tried stealing Ruthye’s sword hits her and causes her to bleed, mirroring a really comparable opening scene in Girl of Tomorrow.
Krypto Poisoned
Mirroring Girl of Tomorrow, Krem shoots Krypto the Tremendous Canine with a uniquely poisoned arrow, inflicting Kara’s loyal canine to be critically wounded because of the purple solar.
