Supergirl passes $100 million but heads for a box-office loss
DC's latest superhero film, Supergirl — the second release in James Gunn and Peter Safran's rebooted DC Universe — has reached $100 million at the worldwide box office, but the milestone masks a commercial disappointment. Against a reported production budget of $185 million, and with a film of this scale typically needing to earn roughly twice its budget to break even, Supergirl looks almost certain to lose money during its theatrical run.
The film suffered a steep 74% drop in its second weekend, taking under $10 million domestically after opening to less than $70 million worldwide. Directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, with Jason Momoa in a supporting turn as Lobo, it holds a middling 54% on Rotten Tomatoes. Its underperformance has prompted DC fans to revisit Gunn's Superman reboot from the previous year, which has since become a streaming hit.
- Supergirl hit $100 million worldwide but is set to lose money.
- It fell 74% in its second weekend against a $185 million budget.
- Milly Alcock stars; the film sits at 54% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Originally published by Collider as “DC’s Latest Superhero Movie Crosses $100 Million, but There’s a Catch”.