The new Supergirl movie opened to $37.1 million in its first three days at the domestic box office. The Warner Bros. and DC Studios film landed in second place behind the holdover hit Toy Story 5.
The movie, starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, hit theaters on June 26 across 3,602 locations. It earned roughly $18.4 million on its opening day, including Thursday previews, before finishing the weekend with the reported total.
How the Opening Compared to Expectations
Pre-release tracking had pointed to a domestic debut between $47 million and $55 million. The actual result came in below those estimates. Analysts had hoped the film would build on the success of last year’s Superman reboot, but audience turnout was softer than projected. Internationally, the movie added around $25–30 million in its opening weekend. This brings the global total for the three days to approximately $62–68 million.
You can view the latest box office figures here: Box Office Mojo tracking Supergirl’s performance.
Budget and Long-Term Outlook
Supergirl was produced on a budget of roughly $170–186 million before marketing costs. With this opening weekend, the film faces a challenging path to profitability at the box office. Many observers are now watching closely to see how it performs in its second weekend.
The movie is the second theatrical release in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new DC Universe. While the numbers are lower than hoped, DC Studios has stated that the long-term plan for the franchise remains on track.
Read more analysis on the opening here: Collider’s breakdown of the box office debut.
Audience and Critical Reception
Early audience scores have been mixed, which could impact the film’s legs in the coming weeks. Critics have given the movie average reviews so far. The combination of softer word-of-mouth and competition from family films like Toy Story 5 contributed to the modest start.
DC Studios co-head Peter Safran has remained publicly optimistic about the broader universe, noting that Supergirl will return in next year’s Man of Tomorrow.
For a full weekend box office report, check this update: Deadline’s coverage of the weekend results.
What Comes Next for Supergirl
The film will need to hold reasonably well over the July 4 holiday period to improve its overall totals. Industry watchers are comparing its performance to other recent superhero releases that also opened below expectations.
Milly Alcock’s version of the character is still expected to play a major role in the DCU moving forward. For now, the movie sits at $37.1 million domestically after its opening weekend.
You can follow ongoing updates here: The Wrap on Supergirl’s box office performance.
The opening weekend shows that even established superhero brands are facing tougher conditions at the theatrical box office right now.
