The Only Hawkgirl Explainer You Need Before Superman

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In July, when “Superman” hits theaters, the movie will present viewers with several DC characters beyond the main character, Superman (David Corenswet). One of these heroes is Hawkgirl, portrayed by Isabela Merced in the new DC Universe. For many, this will be their first encounter with the powerful warrior, but she has a rich and complex history. If you’d like a comprehensive understanding of her before going to the theater, be sure to watch Looper’s Hawkgirl explainer video above – it’s wise to be aware as you might miss some exciting Easter eggs if you go in uninformed.

In DC Comics, Hawkgirl’s background is intricate and complex. Multiple characters have assumed the role of Hawkgirl/Hawkwoman over time, but in this case, Merced will be embodying Kendra Saunders. Kendra was initially introduced in “JSA Secret Files and Origins” #1 from David S. Goyer, James Robinson, Scott Benefiel, and Mark Propst, published in 1999. Here, we discover that following Kendra’s demise, her great-aunt, Shiera Hall, occupied her body, carrying on the Hawkgirl legacy. Equipped with wings for flight and a powerful mace, she is a force to be reckoned with. Crucially, she is bound to roam the Earth in search of her soulmate. When this partner is found, they are fated to perish, reincarnate, and start the cycle over again.

It remains to be seen how significantly Hawkgirl’s past will influence “Superman,” considering the extensive plot points that the film needs to address in order to effectively kick off the new DC Universe. James Gunn’s movie might even alter certain elements of her origin story to make it more straightforward for viewers and those tuning into “Peacemaker” Season 2.

Hawkgirl is part of the Justice Gang in Superman

In her first appearance on the big screen, Hawkgirl is making a debut; however, she has already been portrayed in live-action previously by Ciara Renée in the Arrowverse. In this upcoming movie, Isabela Merced will don the wings as Hawkgirl. Superman’s trailers suggest that he will primarily interact with Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion) and Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi), who seem to be part of a Justice League-like group led by Maxwell Lord (Sean Gunn). Critics have been critical of Hawkgirl’s outfit based on initial photos, claiming it appears too cheesy. Yet, these elaborate costumes could simply serve to contrast with Superman’s more conventional attire.

Before the reviews for “Superman” are released, there’s plenty of excitement among viewers about seeing a film starring the world’s most iconic superhero. Early box office predictions suggest an opening weekend earnings of $90 million to $125 million in the U.S., which is definitely impressive. If the movie receives positive word-of-mouth, it might encourage more people to visit their local cinema as soon as they can. Members of Amazon Prime are invited to a pre-release event on July 8 to watch it a few days early, and the film has already secured the title of Fandango’s best advance ticket-selling day of 2025 – a clear sign that anticipation for this movie is high indeed.

In his latest film, Director James Gunn features Nicholas Hoult portraying Lex Luthor, Rachel Brosnahan playing Lois Lane, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, and Wendell Pierce as Perry White. The Man of Steel takes flight to cinemas on July 11.

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2025-06-24 00:30