Supergirl film posts steep box‑office drop, faces $150 million loss

DC Studios’ Supergirl, starring Australian actress Milly Alcock, opened in 2026 with a domestic opening of about $37 million (≈ 32 million €). The picture’s second‑week box‑office fell 74 % in the United States, marking the second‑worst sophomore weekend for a DC‑based film in more than two decades. Internationally, the movie saw a 59 % decline in its second weekend, pulling in roughly $9.4 million across 78 markets.

With a production budget estimated between $146 million and $160 million plus marketing costs, the film must earn roughly $258 million worldwide to break even. Current projections place total global receipts between $130 million and $145 million, implying a potential loss of up to $150 million for Warner Bros. Pictures. Analysts attribute the underperformance to poor release timing—sandwiched between major titles such as Toy Story 5, Minions & Monsters, and Spider‑Man ‑ Brand New Day—as well to mixed critical response.

Given the steep revenue decline, Warner Bros. is expected to move Supergirl to digital and streaming platforms within weeks of its theatrical run, a strategy already noted in Germany, India and other markets.