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Movies like Supergirl (2026) Finished Supergirl and want that feeling again? These are ranked by what it is actually about — its themes, its pacing, the kind of person at the centre of it — rather than the genre it was filed under. Every match says what it shares with Supergirl, and what it does not.
What did you love about Supergirl? Pick up to 3, and the matches below will be ranked around them. Optional — leave it blank for the closest overall.
Distant planets Space Futuristic cities Space opera Superhero Female empowerment Justice Loyalty Your best matches Ranked against what Supergirl is actually about, not its genre labels.
70% Reverina match Top pick 2004 · Film · Adventure · Action
Good match
Why it matches Also superhero and action adventure at heart Centres on the same reluctant leader figure Also about self-discovery and self-discovery More matches Each with the traits it shares with your pick.
Dark Phoenix 2019 · 1h 54m
Also superhero and action adventure at heart Also about female empowerment and self-discovery Algorithm anchor-3 · considered 128 candidates
Built around the same redemption What's different Not about female empowerment or loyalty Not really space opera Why this ranked above the others
The closest tonal match of the set when ranked against Supergirl.
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2002 · Film · Action · Science Fiction
Good match
Why it matches Watched for the same thing: superhero origin story Also superhero and action adventure at heart Centres on the same reluctant leader figure Also about self-discovery and self-discovery What's different Not about female empowerment or loyalty Not really space opera Why this ranked above the others
The closest tonal match of the set when ranked against Supergirl.
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1978 · Film · Adventure · Action
Good match
Why it matches Watched for the same thing: superhero origin story Also superhero at heart Also about self-discovery and self-discovery Built around the same redemption What's different Not about female empowerment or loyalty Not really space opera or action adventure Darkness Fairly light
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Why this ranked above the others
The least obvious pick of the set when ranked against Supergirl.
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Avengers: Infinity War 2018 · 2h 29m
Also space opera and superhero at heart Centres on the same reluctant leader figure Captain Marvel 2019 · 2h 4m
Watched for the same thing: superhero origin story Also space opera and action adventure at heart Heroes 2006
Also superhero at heart Also about self-discovery and self-discovery Moving 2023
Watched for the same thing: superhero origin story Also superhero at heart Man of Steel 2013 · 2h 23m
Watched for the same thing: superhero origin story Also superhero and action adventure at heart Supergirl 2015
Watched for the same thing: female led action and superhero origin story Also superhero at heart
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