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Supergirl flop deepens, loss estimate rises

Overview

The 2026 DC film *Supergirl* has emerged as a major commercial failure, with its worldwide gross settling near $126 million. Against a production budget estimated between $170 million and $186 million and total costs including marketing reaching approximately $290 million, analysts expect the film to cost Warner Bros. Discovery up to $200 million. This performance makes it the lowest-grossing DC title since *Catwoman* (2004) and the worst-performing release since *Jonah Hex* (2010).

By early August 2026, the film saw a historic decline, earning just $1.4 million in its fourth week in the United States. The project also faced controversy when a making-of featurette revealed the use of generative AI for concept art, resulting in public backlash and the subsequent removal of the video by Warner Bros.

Despite the financial setback and reported creative tensions between director Craig Gillespie and producer James Gunn, CEO David Zaslav affirmed that the studio will not alter its broader DC strategy. He noted that James Gunn remains focused on the upcoming *Man of Tomorrow*, which he described as “fantastic.” The studio continues to move forward with a pipeline including *Clayface*, *The Batman: Part II*, and the *Lanterns* series on HBO Max, the latter of which aims to revitalize the character following previous franchise failures.

Following its theatrical run, the film became available for digital purchase and rental on platforms such as Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube Movies. A physical 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD edition is slated for September 8, 2026.

Entities

James Gunn · Milly Alcock · Supergirl (film) · Craig Gillespie · DC Universe

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

Timeline

  1. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Warner Bros. DC Universe faces mixed results with Supergirl flop and Green Lantern launch

    Warner Bros.' DC Universe faces mixed results as the Supergirl film flops and faces AI controversy, while the new Green Lantern series prepares to launch on HBO Max.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Supergirl film released for digital purchase and rental

    The DC Universe film ‘Supergirl’, starring Milly Alcock, is now available for digital purchase and rental on major streaming platforms.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 17 sources
    Supergirl flop costs Warner Bros. Discovery up to $200 million

    Supergirl earned $126 M worldwide versus a $170 M budget, prompting an estimated $200 M loss for Warner Bros. Discovery; CEO David Zaslav said DC strategy stays unchanged and previewed upcoming projects.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Supergirl film records historic box‑office decline

    Supergirl’s fourth‑week US box office fell to $1.4 M, projecting a global total under $200 M and losses of $80‑$120 M for Warner Bros., highlighting DC’s franchise woes.

  5. about 2 months 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.

  6. about 2 months 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.

  7. about 2 months 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.

  8. 2 months 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.

  9. 2 months 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.

  10. 3 months 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.

  11. 3 months 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.

  12. 3 months 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.

  13. 3 months 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).

  14. 3 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.

  15. 4 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.

  16. 4 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.

  17. 4 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.

Sources

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