DC Studios launched the Craig Gillespie-directed “Supergirl” on June 26. Not solely was the film marred by unfavourable press that led to its less-than-stellar box-office debut, but it surely additionally acquired largely unfavorable critiques, regardless of critics praising Milly Alcock‘s portrayal of the title character.
Now, in its second weekend in theaters, “Supergirl” has suffered a devastating 77% drop, marking one of many greatest declines for a superhero film.
In keeping with Selection, the primary estimates for the Fourth of July weekend field workplace put “Supergirl” at having made solely $9.6 million in the USA, touchdown at quantity 4. As talked about, this marks a steep 74% drop from its debut weekend field workplace figures.
Nevertheless, as soon as the official numbers have been launched on Monday, it was confirmed that “Supergirl” solely made $8.6 million, a 77% drop.
“Supergirl” remained on all 3,602 screens within the US for its second weekend. Sadly for DC Studios, the film struggled from the start, incomes solely $37.1 million within the US throughout its first weekend in theaters. Together with worldwide audiences, “Supergirl” introduced in $68 million, nonetheless making it among the many lowest-performing movies in DC Studios’ historical past.
The Craig Gillespie-Directed Flick Is Poised To Lose DC Studios $100 Million
One of many issues with “Supergirl” and different latest superhero movies which have failed on the field workplace is their monumental budgets. Per Selection, it value DC Studios $170 million to provide the film and one other $120 million to put it on the market, which suggests its break-even level is within the $300 million vary.
Over the course of its theatrical run, the film is predicted to solely make round $200 million, together with worldwide audiences. If this estimate holds, DC Studios is ready to lose between $100 million and $120 million on the James Gunn-produced film.
Analyst Jeff Bock of Exhibitor Relations gave some perception into the state of affairs. He advised the outlet, “This was at all times going to be a tricky hurdle for DC and Warner Bros. as a result of Supergirl isn’t a personality that has ever created an event-level blockbuster.”
He continued, “Viewers notion of ‘Supergirl’ was not good. That is only a case of the movie wasn’t adequate to grow to be an occasion.”
DC Followers Are Reacting To The ‘Supergirl’ Second Weekend Drop
The latest model of “Supergirl” was first introduced in 2023, with Alcock solid because the character. Following the preliminary announcement, there was appreciable pleasure. Nevertheless, because the film neared launch, doubts started to floor, particularly as soon as the trailers have been launched.
Now, following the film’s drastic 74% drop in its second weekend, many followers are highlighting points with “Supergirl,” together with its finances. One particular person mentioned, “Hollywood actually thought a $170M finances for a personality no person requested for would save the DCU? The maths isn’t mathing.”
One other particular person mentioned, “These days audiences gained’t tolerate even an OK superhero film. Except the film has good-great critiques or is a nostalgia team-up fest, they’ll simply look ahead to streaming.”
Another person criticized Gunn, writing, “Gunn in all probability thought males (the first superhero film viewers) would love an edgy drunk vomiting alcoholic Supergirl. We’d assume she was relatable and “actual” in comparison with the boyscout Superman.”
Lastly, a unique social media person wrote, “Cease blaming the viewers for its poor field workplace efficiency…”
There Had been Artistic Variations Behind The Scenes Of ‘Supergirl’
The Hollywood Reporter printed an unique in regards to the behind-the-scenes of “Supergirl” in July 2026. In it, sources advised the outlet that there have been disagreements within the film’s post-production course of between the director, Gillespie, and Gunn, who was aligned with DC Studios and Peter Safran.
Filming on “Supergirl” wrapped in Could 2025, and, per the report, all events concerned knew there have been critical issues with the film. This then led the studio to take over post-production, bringing in author Jeremy Slater, though it’s unclear how concerned he grew to become within the course of.
The film’s screenwriter, Ana Nogueira, was additionally concerned within the makes an attempt to repair “Supergirl.”
There Had been A number of Take a look at Screenings
Per The Hollywood Reporter, DC Studios held the primary take a look at screening for “Supergirl” in December 2025 earlier than the makes an attempt to repair the film in post-production. In whole, there have been reportedly 4 take a look at screenings, with insiders saying the scores, which capped at 100, solely reached 70.
Following the primary screening, the film was referred to as “simply okay.” Different take a look at audiences reportedly noticed the movie in February and March.
