Superman Reboot Logo Also Sets Up Another Exciting DCU Movie

While the new logo reveal for the DCU’s Superman is very exciting, its significance goes beyond the new Superman movie directed by James Gunn. It’s also a big deal for another future movie coming to the DCU. Assuming the DCU follows the comics, the logo reveal is just as important and exciting for the DCU’s Supergirl as well.

With production on 2025’s Superman having officially begun, DC Studios head and director James Gunn recently revealed a close-up of the iconic ‘S’ symbol that David Corenswet’s Superman is set to wear as part of his new costume. However, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is also in development with the lead role recently being cast. To that end, here’s why the new Superman logo is just important for the upcoming Supergirl movie, and perhaps even beyond in the rebooted DC Universe.

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Superman’s New Logo Is Also Exciting For The DCU’s Supergirl

Milly Alcock’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

As seen in the original DC Comics as well as past iterations of the character on-screen, Kara Zor-El’s Supergirl has traditionally worn the same ‘S’ symbol as her cousin Kal-El. This is because the ‘S’ is actually the symbol of their family crest. Because they’re both surviving members of the Kryptonian House of El, the ‘S’ is as personal for them as it is an inspiring symbol to the public they protect.

Supergirl

Supergirl is a popular DC character that made her debut in May 1959 in the pages of Action Comics #252. Many characters have taken on the mantle of Supergirl over the years, but the most popular iteration of the character is Kara Zor-El, Superman’s cousin. Supergirl has appeared in many comics, video games, movies, and TV shows over the years, most notably the 1984 Supergirl movie starring Helen Slater and The CW’s Supergirl show with Melissa Benoist. 

Created By

John Byrne , Peter David , Wally Wood , Otto Binder , Gary Frank , Al Plastino

Alias

Kara Zor-El

Franchise

DC Comics

Age

May 1959

While the newly revealed design for the ‘S’ was in celebration of Superman starting production and the character’s canonical birthday, it’s just as significant for the DCU’s Supergirl who will likely be wearing the very same symbol. While Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is still a few years off, it was recently announced that Milly Alcock will be playing Kara Zor-El’s Supergirl. As such, it is possible that Alcock’s Kara could end up having a cameo role in 2025’s Superman, perhaps meeting her cousin played by David Corenswet for the first time as a means of setting up her own movie.

Superman, Supergirl, and The House of El Sigil Explained

A Symbol Of Hope

As a Kryptonian family crest, the sigil of the House of El only looks like the human letter ‘S’. In truth, it’s a symbol of hope, a core truth of Kal and Kara’s family. To that end, this iteration of the symbol does look more like an alien symbol that is then misconstrued by humanity(rather than being an overt ‘S’ to begin with). This also means that the AI consciousness of Jor-El should be wearing the ‘S” as well, along with any other Superman-adjacent characters who might appear either in Superman, Supergirl, or future DCU projects.

Superman (2025)

Action

Adventure

Fantasy

Superhero

Written and directed by James Gunn, Superman: Legacy is the first movie in Warner Bros.’ rebooted DC Universe to center around the titular comic book hero. It introduces a new version of the Man of Steel after Henry Cavill’s departure from the role, honoring the character’s roots as “the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way.”

Director

James Gunn

Release Date

July 11, 2025

Distributor(s)

Warner Bros. Pictures

Writers

James Gunn

Cast

David Corenswet , Rachel Brosnahan , María Gabriela De Faría

Franchise(s)

DCU