Milly Alcock's future as Supergirl may have hit an unexpected obstacle, but history suggests that one disappointing franchise project does not always define an actor's career.
After breaking out as a young Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon, Alcock was chosen to become one of the leading faces of James Gunn's new DC Universe.
Her debut as Kara Zor-El in Supergirl (2026) was expected to build on the momentum of last year's Superman (2025) starring David Corenswet, which earned $618.7 million worldwide.
Instead, Supergirl has struggled at the box office, earning $116 million worldwide against an estimated budget of $170-186 million, while also facing a divided response from audiences.
As for Alcock's future in Hollywood beyond the DCU, one unlikely possibility could be Disney.
While there's currently no live-action Frozen remake in development and no suggestion whatsoever that Alcock is being considered to play Elsa, Disney has shown little sign of abandoning its live-action remake strategy.
Following recent releases including Snow White (2025), Lilo & Stitch (2025), and Moana (2026), the studio's animated library remains a major source of potential future projects.
That makes Frozen (2013), one of Disney's biggest animated successes ever, an obvious candidate for a future adaptation.
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Interestingly, Alcock would not be the first actress to move from a troubled superhero project into a major Disney role.
Rachel Zegler appeared in Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) before becoming Snow White in Disney's controversial live-action remake. The DC sequel earned just $134.1 million worldwide against a reported $125 million production budget before marketing, but that didn't stop Zegler from landing one of Disney's most recognizable roles.
Naomi Scott followed a similar path. After starring in Power Rangers (2017), which underperformed at the box office, she went on to play Jasmine in the live-action Aladdin (2019), which became a billion-dollar success.
Of course, comparing Alcock directly to those actresses is purely speculative. Her career is still tied to DC Studios, and Supergirl‘s performance doesn't necessarily determine what happens next.
Alcock is already set to return in Superman: Man of Tomorrow (2027), while the DCU continues to expand with projects including Clayface (2026), The Brave and the Bold (TBA), and a planned Justice League movie.
For now, Milly Alcock remains one of DC's central stars. But if Disney ever does bring Elsa into the live-action world, she may find herself among the actresses fans start discussing.
Do you think Milly Alcock could eventually follow Rachel Zegler’s path from DC to Disney? And if Disney ever does remake Frozen, who should play Elsa? Let us know in the comments!
