Supergirl Opens to Disappointing $38M, Trails Toy Story 5
DC Studios' 'Supergirl,' starring Milly Alcock, opened to a disappointing $38 million domestically, well below initial projections of $55 million and less than a third of 2025's 'Superman' ($125M). The $170-175M-budget film placed second behind Disney-Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' ($70M in its second weekend). With mixed reviews (56% critic score, B- CinemaScore) and a global total of $68M, the underperformance raises concerns about the DC Universe franchise's momentum and Hollywood's investment in female-led superhero films.
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Supergirl Tumbles Out of Top 5 With Projected $3.8 Million Weekend 3 Box Office
The DC superhero film 'Supergirl,' starring Milly Alcock and directed by Craig Gillespie, has fallen out of the domestic box office top 5 after two weeks in release. The film opened disastrously with $37.1 million, far below pre-release estimates of $55 million. It dropped 77% in its second weekend to $8.6 million, and is projected to earn only $3.8 million in its third weekend from 2,600 theaters, a 55% drop. Produced by DC co-CEO James Gunn, the film had a $170 million production budget and $120 million in marketing costs. Creative differences, low test scores, and competing cuts plagued production. The film's running domestic tally is expected to reach $66.2 million, with $46.4 million internationally. Warner Bros. is expected to release it on premium video on demand by late July to recoup costs.
Forbes - BusinessSupergirl Opens to Disappointing $38 Million, Trails Toy Story 5
DC Studios' 'Supergirl,' starring Milly Alcock, opened to a disappointing $38 million at the North American box office, falling short of projections and coming in second place behind Disney and Pixar's 'Toy Story 5,' which grossed $70 million in its second weekend. The film, produced for $175 million, earned an additional $30 million internationally for a global total of $68 million. With mixed reviews (56% critic score, 77% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, B- CinemaScore), the film represents a significant drop from last year's 'Superman,' which opened to $125 million. 'Toy Story 5' has grossed $297 million domestically over two weekends, on track to challenge franchise records. Other top films include 'Obsession' ($9.8 million), 'Jackass: Best and Last' ($8.4 million), and Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' ($8.1 million).
Forbes - BusinessSupergirl Lands in Second Place at Box Office as Toy Story 5 Stays on Top
The aggregated news report from Google News shows that the film 'Supergirl' opened to approximately $40 million at the U.S. box office, securing second place behind 'Toy Story 5', which remained in the top spot. Multiple outlets commented on the performance, with The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline focusing on the financial results, while Salon and The Atlantic offered more critical perspectives, arguing that the film's underperformance reflects Hollywood's ongoing reluctance to invest in female-led superhero projects. In contrast, DC Comics and some creative team members highlighted the film's human character development, suggesting a positive reception from certain audiences despite its commercial struggles.
Top stories - Google News'Supergirl' Projected to Earn $40 Million Opening Weekend, Below Pre-Release Estimates
Forbes reports that the DC film 'Supergirl', starring Milly Alcock, is projected to earn only $40 million at the domestic box office during its opening weekend, significantly below pre-release estimates of $55 million or more. The film, directed by Craig Gillespie and featuring Jason Momoa as Lobo, opened nationwide on Friday after previews earned $7.8 million. It holds a production budget of $170 million. 'Supergirl' is expected to finish second at the box office behind Disney/Pixar's 'Toy Story 5', which is projected to earn $74 million in its second weekend, pushing its 10-day domestic total past $300 million. Other notable openers include 'Jackass: Best and Last' with a projected $8-10 million opening and 'Obsession' with a projected $8.5 million.
Forbes - BusinessSupergirl Opening Box Office Projections Drop Further as Toy Story 5 Expected to Stay Number One
Forbes reports that Milly Alcock's 'Supergirl' opening weekend domestic box office projections have dropped further to the upper $40 million range, potentially below $50 million according to Variety. This is a significant decline from initial tracking of $55 million three weeks ago. The film, which opens nationwide on June 26, 2026, is the second installment in James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe, following 'Superman.' Its projected opening would fall below Warner Bros.' 2023 flop 'The Flash' ($55M) and be on par with Disney/Marvel's dud 'The Marvels' ($46.1M). The film carries a reported $170 million production budget. Meanwhile, Disney-Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' is expected to dominate its second weekend with projections between $80 million and $96 million, after opening to $159.6 million. The film's strong hold will likely keep 'Supergirl' from reaching the number one spot.
Forbes - BusinessSupergirl Opening Weekend Tracking Drops to $51 Million Ahead of June 26 Release
The projected domestic opening weekend for Milly Alcock's 'Supergirl' has dropped to $51 million, down from earlier tracking of $55 million, according to NRG data reported by Puck News. This is less than half of the $125 million opening for 2025's 'Superman,' the DC Universe film that introduced Alcock's character. 'Supergirl' faces a challenging release window, opening on June 26 between Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' (which debuted at $160 million) and Illumination's 'Minions and Monsters' (opening July 1). Directed by Craig Gillespie, the $175-million-budget film stars Jason Momoa as Lobo and Matthias Schoenaerts as the villain. James Gunn disputed reports that the budget was higher, calling them 'not even a little bit true.' The film's lower projections signal potential difficulties for the DC Universe franchise following 'Superman's' $618.7 million global gross.
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