KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 -- Supergirl has landed in Malaysian cinemas, marking the second feature under James Gunn's DC Universe (DCU).

The latest adaptation stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, with the film adapting the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic series.

The superhero genre has become increasingly crowded in recent years, and is now often seen as a make-or-break category at the box office.

Since its release, Supergirl has sparked widespread discussion nationwide, with moviegoers sharing a range of early impressions.

What Malaysians are saying about Supergirl

Alynn Lau, 29, said the film was a bold step for DC.

"They had the difficult task of breaking the audience's existing perception of Supergirl while also meeting the expecta...