# Supergirl flop deepens, loss estimate rises > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/supergirl-film-dc-boxoffice-outlook > Updated: 2026-08-14T16:45:00.000Z. Sources: 105. Developments: 17. 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. ## Claims - Supergirl is the worst‑performing DC film since Jonah Hex (2010) and the lowest‑grossing DC title since Catwoman (2004). (corroborated by 7 sources) - Supergirl earned approximately $126 million worldwide at the box office. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Supergirl's production budget was reported between $170 million and $186 million. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to lose about $200 million on Supergirl. (corroborated by 5 sources) - CEO David Zaslav said there will be no change in DC strategy after Supergirl's performance. (corroborated by 5 sources) - James Gunn is focused on the upcoming Superman sequel 'Man of Tomorrow'. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Upcoming DC projects include 'Man of Tomorrow', 'Clayface', 'Lanterns' and 'The Batman: Part II'. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Including marketing costs, Supergirl needed $300‑$375 million to break even. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-14: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/warner-bros-dc-universe-faces-mixed-results-with-supergirl-flop-and-green-lantern-launch ### 2026-08-10: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supergirl-film-released-for-digital-purchase-and-rental ### 2026-08-05: 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. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supergirl-box-office-flop-costs-dc-studios-nearly-200-million ### 2026-08-03: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supergirl-film-records-historic-boxoffice-decline ### 2026-07-31: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supergirl-digital-release-adds-deleted-scene-featuring-ruthye-mary-knolle ### 2026-07-30: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supergirl-film-streams-after-125-million-loss ### 2026-07-26: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supergirl-film-released-digitally-on-july-28-with-extensive-bonus-content ### 2026-07-23: 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. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supergirl-set-for-digital-release-one-month-after-disappointing-box-office ### 2026-07-10: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supergirl-film-opens-below-expectations-joins-2026-boxoffice-disappointments ### 2026-06-27: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supergirl-film-opens-with-78-million-preview-in-north-america ### 2026-06-27: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supergirl-2026-launches-worldwide-as-a-gritty-dcu-addition ### 2026-06-26: 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. 34 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supergirl-earns-78-m-in-us-preview-opening-weekend-projected-near-50-m ### 2026-06-25: 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). 34 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supergirl-opens-with-78-million-in-previews-projected-4050-million-weekend ### 2026-06-14: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/warner-bros-supergirl-projected-to-earn-about-55-million-opening-weekend-in-us ### 2026-06-04: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supergirl-projected-to-earn-55plus-million-opening-weekend ### 2026-06-04: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dcs-supergirl-175-million-budget-triggers-breakeven-controversy ### 2026-05-23: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supergirl-box-office-forecast-mirrors-the-marvels-raising-dcu-concerns --- Cite as: Supergirl flop deepens, loss estimate rises. 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