Superman: [Spoiler]’s Drunk Cameo in DCU Movie Explained

James Gunn’s new Superman movie has arrived in theaters, kickstarting a new phase in the DC Cinematic Universe. The film features numerous important references, laying the groundwork for the future of the universe. This includes a cameo by Supergirl (Milly Alcock), Clark’s cousin from Krypton.

But why was Supergirl drunk in the cameo? Here’s a breakdown of what this could mean for the character and her future in the DCU.

Why was Supergirl drunk in Superman?

Supergirl’s arrival was teased by Superman when he spoke about Krypto to Lois Lane. He said that looking after Krypto was “more of a foster situation.” This hinted at Superman’s cousin, Kara Zor-El.

Kara ultimately arrived in the final moments of the film to take Krypto from Superman. She was evidently drunk, and as she took the dog away, it created quite a comedic scenario. But her being drunk may not have been merely for comic effect. Rather, it could allude to the trauma she faced witnessing the destruction of Krypton.

Apparently, while Clark looked after Krypto, Kara spent her time partying on other planets with red suns. As explained by Superman himself, Kryptonians can only get drunk on planets with a red sun. This ensures that they do not have superpowers. When on Earth, their bodies become too powerful, preventing them from getting drunk.

The reasons why Kara chooses to get drunk like this may tie back to the Woman of Tomorrow origin story, which will be the story arc that her upcoming DCU movie will adapt. In this story, Kara stays behind and witnesses the destruction of her home planet. Some Kryptonians managed to survive in a floating city protected by a force field. But then, most died on the planet from kryptonite poisoning.

Ultimately, this city was also destroyed by a meteor shower. At this point, Kara’s father sent her away minutes before their world ended. Hence, Kara endured deep trauma that she initially struggles to live with. If the DCU’s Kara witnessed similar things, then it could be why she spends her time drinking and partying on other planets.

The upcoming Supergirl movie will likely explore her character and her origins in a more detailed way.

Superman is now playing in theaters.