SUPERGIRL Will Deliver the DCU’s First PG-13 F-Bomb
The DC Universe has already embraced its fair share of colorful language thanks to projects like Creature Commandos and Peacemaker Season 2, but those are geared toward mature audiences.
Now it sounds like Supergirl could make a little DCU history by becoming the franchise’s first PG-13 movie to feature an F-bomb.
We already knew that director Craig Gillespie's take on Kara Zor-El was going to lean into a rougher, more rebellious side of the character than audiences will see in Superman. Now a new report from a set visit has revealed that Milly Alcock’s Girl of Steel may be the one dropping the movie’s most memorable swear word.
According to /Film’s report from the set, the filmmakers have been actively discussing where that one allowable PG-13 F-bomb should land in the story.
The Executive Vice President of Production at DC Studios explained: "How many times? We'll see. Obviously, this is a PG-13 movie, so it's limited when it comes to ratings, but we have been being like, 'Is this her f**k? Is this her f**k?'"
She went on to add: "We have different options. I think there's one that's special in Craig's heart, but we are having a lot of fun with it. You know, we're definitely pushing the envelope, and then of course, there are other swear words that are less regulated, but again, we don't want to overdo it."
For movie fans who keep track of these things, PG-13 films are generally permitted a single use of the word under MPAA guidelines, though many studios choose not to use it.
One of the more memorable recent examples came in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, which featured the MCU’s first theatrical F-bomb. Even then, Kevin Feige suggested Marvel wasn't looking to make it a recurring tradition.
What's interesting here is that there’s now some debate over who actually gets the honor in Supergirl. While the set report points toward Kara herself saying it, some insiders claim that Supergirl will not say f**k.
As a result, some are wondering if the line might actually belong to Jason Momoa’s foul-mouthed intergalactic bounty hunter, Lobo. If anyone in this movie feels like a natural candidate for the DCU’s first PG-13 F-bomb, it's probably him.
The film follows Kara during a much different chapter of her life than fans are used to seeing on screen. The official synopsis reads:
"When an unexpected and ruthless enemy threatens, Kara Zor-El is forced, against her will, to team up with an unlikely companion. Together, they embark on an epic cosmic journey where revenge and justice are at stake – and where Kara must confront her origins to find her own path as a hero. “
Alongside Alcock, the cast includes Eve Ridley as Ruthye Mary Knolle, Matthias Schoenaerts as Krem of the Yellow Hills, David Krumholtz and Emily Beecham as Kara’s parents Zor-El and Alura, and Momoa as Lobo.
Whether the F-bomb ultimately comes from Kara or Lobo, it’s another sign that Supergirl is aiming for a different tone than many fans might expect from the iconic hero. The source material already takes Kara into darker and more emotionally charged territory, so a little extra edge doesn't feel out of place.
We'll find out exactly who says it when Supergirl flies into theaters on June 26, 2026.