Supergirl film falls short of box‑office expectations despite praise for Milly Alcock

James Gunn's *Supergirl* opened to $68 million worldwide, including $38 million domestically, well below expectations for its reported $170 million production budget. DC Studios co‑CEO Peter Safran acknowledged the shortfall, calling the film “just one component of a broader, long‑term strategy” for the DC Universe.

Original *Supergirl* star Helen Slater praised Milly Alcock’s performance, calling it “astonishing” and “great comic timing.” By contrast, former NBC host Megyn Kelly launched a harsh critique, labeling Alcock “loathsome” and blaming the film’s weak earnings on its perceived “girl‑boss” messaging.

The mixed critical response and under‑performance highlight the challenges the new DC franchise faces as it seeks to balance audience appeal with evolving cultural expectations.