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Is DC Intentionally Sabotaging Supergirl?
By Chris Snellgrove
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When Superman (2025) came out, it was a critical and commercial smash, able to leap fan cynicism in a single bound. It became the summer’s biggest hit, and it even outperformed two highly-hyped Marvel movies: The Thunderbolts and The Fantastic Four. This was proof that director and DCU Studios co-president James Gunn was the right man to reboot this cinematic universe and that its success might one day rival that of the MCU.
While there has been some beloved DCU content on the small screen (especially Peacemaker, Season 2), we won’t be getting more of this universe on the big screen until Supergirl comes out next month. Not only will this be Milly Alcock’s first full-length movie as the titular heroine, but it will be Jason Momoa’s introduction to the DCU as fan-favorite character, Lobo. The movie has been building buzz, but not as much as you might think, and there’s a reason for that. Simply put, DC Studios has been doing such an awful job of promoting this film through lackluster trailers and previews that they are effectively sabotaging its success.
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Supergirl made her surprise DCU debut by crashing into the Fortress of Solitude at the end of Superman. We find out that she’s the real owner of Krypto and that she likes to get hammered when she’s partying. Her Kryptonian biology keeps her from getting drunk on Earth, so she likes to tie one on by visiting planets with a red sun (it negates her superpowers). She flies off at the end of the movie, and this quirky introduction to an even quirkier character left audiences wondering what she’d be doing next.
The first trailer for Supergirl gave us glimpses of what to expect in the movie, but the presentation was something of a mixed bag. One of the first things we see is Krypto peeing on a Superman article, an action which Supergirl seemingly approves of. We then see her catching an intergalactic Uber to parts unknown. In fact, “unknown” is the real keyword here: the trailer gives no real hints as to the story of the film and pads its short runtime with generic explosions and a mysterious light shooting into the sky (a superhero staple). We even get generic thugs and quippy dialogue like “This does not look like it’s gonna end well … for you guys!”
Are These Trailers Deliberately Bad?
It’s not the worst trailer in the world, but it’s certainly not the best. It gives no clue as to the main plot or who any of the new characters are. You don’t really walk away from this trailer with a solid idea of anything other than “Supergirl fights a bunch of bland bad guys.” Plus, the quip (which is repeated in the final trailer) seems weirdly out of place in the DCU. This is a cinematic universe trying to really establish its own identity, so why are we making the tagline something out of the “well, that just happened” school of Marvel writing?
The final Supergirl trailer is an improvement, if barely. We finally learn about the plot, which is a tug-the-heartstrings race to save a dying Krypto. Speaking of shamelessly manipulating the audience, the trailer begins with a video call from established hero Superman, where he worries about his cousin ever really finding herself. This is part of a major problem with these trailers: they oscillate between showing Supergirl as a carefree party gal and a lost soul tormented by the destruction of her planet. Maybe she’s supposed to be both, but the character dichotomy of the trailers makes the title character seem downright schizophrenic.
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The brief action scene with Momoa’s Lobo is a real highlight, but this trailer arguably doesn’t really flesh out who Supergirl is, making it tough to engage with the character on an emotional level (something DC desperately wants us to do). That problem is compounded by the character posters for the film, each of which features characters like Lobo and Supergirl striking a pose in front of the film’s logo. Unfortunately, the poses and expressions are pretty bad, making these professional actors look like cosplayers wearing their gear for the first time. Moreover, countless fans have joked about how these look painfully like posters for the low-budget CW Arrowverse shows.
To James Gunn and the rest of DC Studios, I can only ask, what the heck are you doing? Supergirl has all the ingredients of a smash hit. It’s the follow-up to last summer’s biggest movie, it features a beloved DCEU actor recast as an even more beloved comics character, and the whole plot centers on a sexy lady who loves her adorable dog. This movie would normally be on track for major box office success, but DC’s awful marketing has likely lasered away huge sections of prospective fans. Is it deliberate sabotage or just really bad marketing?
Either way, these bad early glimpses of the film may prove to be Kryptonite for Supergirl, and Gunn may learn that there’s one thing worse than bad word of mouth: having nobody to spread the word in the first place.
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Im watching the Canadian GP for free this weekend — how to live stream F1 for free
TL;DR: Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Apple TV+ through Prime Video Channels to watch select F1 races for free. Watch the Canadian GP for free with the Prime Video app.
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I don’t care what anyone says — I’ve really enjoyed this season of F1. I know the new F1 regulations are not for everyone, not least the drivers. But I like the unpredictability of this season and I’m keen for more after a break post Miami.
Kimi Antonelli continues to lead the standings coming into the Canadian GP, but there’s a feeling that McLaren are closing the gap to the Mercedes drivers. Could the tide finally turn this weekend and we get our first winner from another team? It’s a Sprint weekend, so it always feels like there’s a greater chance of upsetting the odds.
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When is the Canadian GP?
The Canadian GP is the fifth race of the 2026 F1 season. Here’s the full schedule from the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve:
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Sprint Qualifying — 4:30-5:14 p.m. ET on May 22
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The best Apple TV free-trial offer comes with purchases of new Apple devices. New subscribers can get three months of Apple TV for free after purchasing any eligible Apple product. If you’re planning on upgrading to something from the Apple lineup in Memorial Day sales, you could gain access to Apple TV for a pretty large chunk of this season. You will obviously need to buy something, but if you were already in the market for an upgrade, this method makes a lot of sense.
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The best Memorial Day tech deals you can shop this weekend — save on headphones, laptops, and more
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Replacing a busted laptop or losing your favorite earbuds is painful enough without having to pay full retail price to replace them. Memorial Day is historically a great weekend to score discounts on big-ticket electronics (and mattresses!), but finding a real deal among all the manufactured holiday markdowns can be confusing, and a little insulting. (Looking at you, inflated list prices!)
To help you find the biggest discounts, I sifted through the sales to round up the best tech deals happening this weekend. I prioritized Mashable’s favorite tech — so you get genuinely good, vetted gear, not just whatever inventory retailers are trying to clear out of their warehouses.
Best Memorial Day headphone deal
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Read our full review of the Nothing Headphone (a).
Mashable’s Lead Shopping Reporter is fresh off reviewing Nothing’s new mid-range headphones, which she rated a 4.3/5. She thinks they’re better than the flagship Nothing Headphone (1) because they offer the same app experience, comparable noise cancellation, and a comfier fit at a lower price. Moreover, they last for up to 135 hours on a single charge (!) without ANC, and their retro design is fun. Amazon has them on sale for a record-low price ahead of Memorial Day, saving you 15%.
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Best Memorial Day speaker deal
$43
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$64.99
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Why we like it
Read our full guide to the best Bluetooth speakers.
If you’re looking for a portable speaker that you can just grab and throw in your bag, I couldn’t recommend the Sony SRS-XB100 enough. I’ve had this exact one for years and it goes everywhere with me — I take it to the beach, hang it in the outside shower at my parents’ OBX house, and set it up when I’m hanging with friends on the balcony. It has serious sound for how small it is, and right now you can get it for $43 (down from $64.99). That’s a total steal for a speaker this good.
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Best Memorial Day laptop deal
$899.99
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Why we like it
Read our full review of the M5 Apple MacBook Air.
The MacBook Neo is only $10 off on Amazon right now, but the brand-new 13-inch MacBook Air is $100 off there — you can get the base model for just $949. This is the lowest price we’ve seen it go for since April 6. In our review, Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Werth said the new MacBook Air “takes everything good about the MacBook Air and adds the faster M5 chip.”
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Best Memorial Day TV deal
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Why we like it
Right now, you can get last year’s Amazon Ember 50-inch 4-Series with Fire TV for $309.99. (If you’re a new Xbox GamePass customer, you’ll also get a month of the subscription service for free.) That’s a 23% discount and not too shabby of a deal for a 2025 TV.
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Best Memorial Day smartwatch deal
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Why we like it
Read our full review of the CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro.
The Mashable Choice Award-winning CMF Watch 3 Pro features great health, fitness, and sleep tracking tools, and it lasts forever — it’s rated at up to 13 days per charge with average use. It’s not as sleek as other wearables, but it’s an impeccable value at its $99 MSRP: “Please, no one tell Nothing they should be charging a lot more for this watch,” writes Mashable Contributor and reviewer Lauren Allain. Right now, it’s yours for 30% off.
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Best Memorial Day smart home deal
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Amazon’s budget 4K streaming stick has been going on sale regularly since its launch last fall, but it’s never been this cheap before. (Be sure to enter the coupon code SELECT4K at checkout.) At 63% off, it’s very difficult to see it getting any cheaper come Prime Day.
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Max Verstappen: F1 'mentally not doable' without '27 regulation changes
