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Supergirl flop leads to rapid digital release, scene added

Entities: Milly Alcock · Craig Gillespie · Supergirl (film) · Warner Bros. · Ruthye Mary Knolle

Overview

The DC Universe film *Supergirl* opened on 26 June 2026, earning about $37 million in its domestic opening and ultimately grossing roughly $124 million worldwide against a production budget of $170 million and total costs near $290 million, leading analysts to project a loss of around $125 million.

Warner Brothers responded by making the title available for digital rental just 32 days after its theatrical debut, with purchase and rental options on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, Fandango at Home and other platforms. A 4K UHD, Blu‑ray and DVD edition is scheduled for release on 8 September 2026, while a streaming window on HBO Max has not yet been announced.

The digital purchase now includes two previously unseen sequences. A full deleted scene shows Ruthye Mary Knolle at home with her family before the antagonist Krem attacks, providing background omitted from the theatrical cut. An extended version of an existing scene features Kara suggesting that the Vanguard send Krem to the Phantom Zone. The footage was supplied by Fandango ahead of the physical media launch.

Critical response remains mixed, with a 53 % Rotten Tomatoes score. Industry observers stress that the DC Cinematic Universe will not be judged solely on this title, pointing to upcoming projects such as *Man of Tomorrow* and *Lanterns* for future performance.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Supergirl digital release adds deleted scene featuring Ruthye Mary Knolle

    Supergirl’s digital launch includes a deleted family scene and an extended Phantom‑Zone sequence, offering missing backstory after the film’s modest box‑office run.

  2. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Supergirl film streams after $125 million loss

    Supergirl (2026) earned $124 M worldwide versus a $290 M budget, losing about $125 M, leading to a digital release just 32 days after its theatrical debut.

  3. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Supergirl film released digitally on July 28 with extensive bonus content

    Supergirl hits digital VOD on July 28 via Apple TV, Prime Video and Fandango, with a September physical release and over 90 minutes of bonus content.

  4. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Warner Bros. Moves Supergirl to Digital Platforms After Box‑Office Loss

    Warner Bros. will put the under‑performing 'Supergirl' on premium VOD July 28, 2026, with 4K/Blu‑ray releases on Sept 8, after the film earned about $121 million worldwide against a $170‑$186 million budget.

  5. 23 days ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Supergirl movie declared box‑office flop with up to $120 million loss

    Supergirl opened 26 June 2026, earned $108 M against a $170‑$186 M budget, prompting a $80‑$120 M loss estimate and a shift to premium VOD on 28 July; critics gave it mixed‑negative reviews.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Supergirl film posts $7.8 million North American preview earnings

    The new DCU film *Supergirl* opened in North America with a $7.8 million preview, highlighting extensive practical effects and sets, as director Craig Gillespie stresses real‑life filming.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Supergirl (2026) launches worldwide as a gritty DCU addition

    Supergirl (2026), a gritty DCU film directed by Craig Gillespie, opened worldwide on 26 June, earning $47‑50 million in North America and facing strong competition from Toy Story 5.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 34 sources
    Supergirl film underperforms at box office amid mixed reviews

    The DCU’s ‘Supergirl’ opened to $7.8 M preview, projected $40 M domestic opening and $62‑77 M worldwide, earning a 57 % Rotten Tomatoes score and a B‑ CinemaScore amid mixed critical reactions.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 34 sources
    Supergirl (2026) opens to soft box office and mixed critical response

    Supergirl (2026) debuted with $7.8 M US previews, $13 M global day‑one, opening weekend $40–50 M, and mixed reviews (59 % critic, 77 % audience).

  10. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Warner Bros. ‘Supergirl’ projected to earn about $55 million opening weekend in U.S

    Warner Bros.’ Supergirl starring Milly Alcock opens June 26; U.S. box‑office tracking predicts a $47‑$65 million opening, about $55 million, below DCU expectations.

  11. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Supergirl projected to earn $55‑plus million opening weekend

    Box office tracking shows Warner Bros.' Supergirl expected to open with $55‑plus million, matching The Flash, on a $175 million budget, ahead of its June 26, 2026 release.

  12. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    DC's 'Supergirl' $175 Million Budget Triggers Break‑Even Controversy

    Supergirl's $175 M budget is reported to break even at $315 M, but analysts say a typical break‑even would be $425–$550 M, sparking debate over the movie’s profitability.

  13. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Supergirl Box Office Forecast Mirrors The Marvels, Raising DCU Concerns

    Supergirl is projected to open with $47‑$65 million, matching The Marvels' poor debut, and faces added scrutiny after lead Milly Alcock's controversial comments, raising doubts for the DC Universe rollout.

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