※ The following content contains spoilers for the "Supergirl" film ※
※ The following content contains spoilers for the "Supergirl" film ※
※ The following content contains spoilers for the "Supergirl" film ※
The upcoming DC Studios film "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow," adapted from Tom King and Bilquis Evely's acclaimed comic series of the same name, features a significant departure from its source material's ending, a change that has unexpectedly ignited fan discussion.
In the original comic, the antagonist Krem is ultimately banished to the Phantom Zone for 300 years. Centuries later, a repentant Krem seeks forgiveness from an elderly Ruthye, who, refusing his plea, simply strikes him on the head with her cane before walking away.
Tom King clarified in a 2024 interview, stating, "This was not meant to be an ambiguous ending; he should be alive at the end, which is why he's clutching his head. Ruthye didn't forgive him, still hated him intensely, hit his head, and walked away."
However, screenwriter Ana Nogueira revealed in a recent interview with "Variety" that she had initially misinterpreted the comic's conclusion. This misunderstanding ultimately led to the film's revised ending, where Kara herself kills Krem.
"The ending between Kara and Krem has always been there, from the pitch stage—really from the very beginning," Nogueira explained. "Because the comic ends with Ruthye killing him, but that's in the very, very distant future, and we knew we couldn't do that kind of time jump, and I actually found the comic ending quite dark."
Nogueira further elaborated that the film aims for Kara to bear the weight of this act. "So, we wanted to create a villain who deserved this kind of end, but we also wanted Kara to truly care about protecting Ruthye's innocence and feel that she could take on the responsibility of killing him, making her the one to bring justice to this man, without placing that burden on the child."
"This means she will have her own moral compass in the future, a set of principles different from Superman's famous moral code, which is that he never takes a life," Nogueira stated. She believes this distinct moral stance will define Kara's role within the future DCU, setting her apart from Superman.
via： Variety