Bold claim: Sydney Sweeney’s star power is rising, and fans are craving a DCU pivot that could redefine her career. But here’s where it gets controversial: a single misstep in a comic-book film shouldn’t dim the potential she already brings to the table.
Sydney Sweeney has been building a diverse portfolio, choosing projects that highlight her range. One of her high-profile appearances was in Madame Web, a film that drew mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office despite Sweeney’s strong performance. While Madame Web marked her first foray into a comic-book adaptation, it didn’t fully capitalize on the talent she demonstrated on screen. Sony’s broader shared-universe experiment with Spider-Man spin-offs faced hurdles, with other projects in the line also underperforming at the box office.
Yet many fans believe Sweeney’s talent deserves another chance in a superhero role. With James Gunn actively assembling fresh talent for the DCU, there’s a strong argument that she could excel in a new adaptation if given the opportunity. Her schedule remains busy, including upcoming projects like an untitled Gundam movie and a feature based on the game Split Fiction. Still, enthusiasts are hopeful she might land a defining DC character and help anchor a new era of DC storytelling.
Power Girl stands out as a particularly appealing option for many fans. After Superman’s rebooted presence in the DCU, there’s appetite for a flagship heroine who shares a Kryptonian lineage but hails from an alternate universe. Fan art and online chatter have already positioned Sweeney as a natural fit for Power Girl, and the narrative logic—Power Girl as a Kryptonian who ends up in the main DC Universe—resonates with audiences.
Sweeney could lead a superhero film with charisma and command, or she could thrive in a strong supporting role that plays off other new DCU stars, such as Milly Alcock’s Supergirl and David Corenswet’s Superman. While it may be unlikely she joins the Supergirl cast specifically, many fans would welcome her presence in any DCU installment that expands the shared universe.
As of now, James Gunn hasn’t spoken publicly about Power Girl, leaving this as a loud fan hypothesis rather than a confirmed plan. Other popular contenders for the role include Melissa Benoist, who previously portrayed Supergirl, and Léa Seydoux, who has been floated by fans as a different take on the character. Until there’s an official announcement, speculation will continue to stir in online communities, with debates over who best embodies Power Girl and how Sweeney might shape that character if she joined the DCU.
