After a thundering first half, Indian cinema is bracing up for a power-packed second half of 2026 with strong female roles. From Sharaddha Kapoor's Eetha, to Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's Alpha, and Sai Pallavi's Ramayana, to Huma Qureshi in Baby Do Die Do, here's a look at powerful female-led narratives in the second half of 2026 to look forward to.

Superhero films are no longer restricted to male figures flying in the air and performing intense action to save humanity. Over the years, we have witnessed a sharp rise in the number of female-led superhero films, which continue to gain as much acclaim and box-office success. As the anticipation builds for DC’s Supergirl, female-led superhero cinema has entered a defining era of powerful storytelling and complex heroines redefining the genre for a new generation. Ahead of Supergirl, explore the 10 best female-led superhero films that paved the way for female heroism.