The DC Universe’s second film, Supergirl, suffered a disappointing global opening weekend, grossing just $68 million against a production budget of approximately $170 million.
The film’s weak debut signals a potential first box office flop for the revamped DC Studios, casting doubt on the studio’s broader expansion strategy.
- Financial shortfall: The superhero adventure brought in $38 million domestically and $30 million internationally, failing to compete with the second weekend of a Pixar blockbuster.
- Mixed reception: The project earned a “B-” CinemaScore and a 56% Rotten Tomatoes rating, with critics split between praising the lead performance and questioning the film’s narrative direction.
- Studio response: Despite the lackluster start, leadership maintains confidence in the film, framing it as merely one component of a long-term strategic plan for the rebooted DC Universe.