Supergirl opened to $37.1 million in North America and $62.6 million globally, projected to finish at $200–210 million worldwide — leaving Warner Bros. facing an estimated loss of $80–120 million on the DCU film.
- Supergirl opened to $37.1 million domestically and $62.6 million globally, below studio expectations.
- Variety projects a final worldwide total of $200–210 million against a $170 million production budget and $120 million marketing spend.
- Estimated losses run $80–120 million, though one Variety source puts the figure closer to $80–85 million.
- The film holds a 54% "rotten" critic score and a 76% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- The next DCU film, Clayface, arrives this October, with Man of Tomorrow following in July 2026.
Supergirl opened to $37.1 million in North America and $62.6 million globally, putting Warner Bros. on course to lose $80–120 million on the film. The second movie in DC Studios’ rebooted DC Universe is projected to finish at $200–$210 million worldwide against a combined $290 million production and marketing spend.
This is the awkward part. Superman launched the new DCU with real momentum last year, and the plan was for Kara Zor-El to ride that wave. Instead, the wave kept going and the film didn’t catch it. Let’s get into the numbers, because they tell the whole story.
How much did Supergirl make at the box office?
The opening weekend landed at $37.1 million domestically and $62.6 million worldwide — below the studio’s pre-release hopes and below even the early Sunday estimates. Variety notes Monday’s final tally came in under Sunday’s projection of $38 million domestic and $68 million global, so the four-day figure didn’t deliver the cushion the studio wanted.
From there, the trajectory points down. Variety projects Supergirl finishes its theatrical run at $200–$210 million worldwide. For a film carrying this kind of budget, that’s not a slow start you recover from — it’s the ceiling.
How much could Supergirl lose Warner Bros.?
The short answer: a lot, with the exact figure depending on which break-even maths you trust. Warner Bros. and DC spent $170 million producing Supergirl and $120 million marketing it, a combined $290 million before a single ticket sold.
The complication is the theatrical split — cinemas keep a chunk of every ticket, which is why a film’s break-even number always runs well north of its budget. Variety cites a usual break-even of around $375 million, while one source pegged the working figure closer to $300 million. Either way, a $200–$210 million run misses badly.
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Opening weekend (domestic) | $37.1 million |
| Opening weekend (global) | $62.6 million |
| Projected worldwide total | $200–210 million |
| Production budget | $170 million |
| Marketing spend | $120 million |
| Break-even estimate | $300–375 million |
| Estimated loss | $80–120 million |
That headline $100 million-plus loss is the worst case. One Variety source familiar with the financials reckons the actual damage lands closer to $80–$85 million, helped by a reported lack of backend deals for the cast and crew — meaning fewer people taking a cut of the profits there aren’t going to be. Cold comfort, but comfort.
Why did Supergirl bomb at the box office?
Two things, mostly: the character was never an automatic draw, and the reviews didn’t generate the word of mouth to fix that. Exhibitor Relations analyst Jeff Bock laid it out plainly:
This was always going to be a tough hurdle for DC and Warner Bros. because Supergirl isn’t a character that has ever created an event-level blockbuster. Audience perception of Supergirl was not good. This is just a case of the film wasn’t good enough to become an event.
Jeff Bock, Exhibitor Relations
The reviews back that up. On Rotten Tomatoes, Supergirl sits at a 54% critic score — officially “rotten” — against a warmer 76% audience score. That’s the profile of a film people who showed up mostly enjoyed, but not one generating the buzz that pulls in everyone else. And online, fans have been busy arguing about needle drops and story choices instead of telling friends to go see it.
How the July releases will squeeze it
Even if Supergirl had legs, the calendar is about to step on them. Its 26 June launch parked it right at the front of a brutal summer corridor, and the competition arrives fast.
Minions & Monsters lands 1 July, with Evil Dead Burn and the live-action Moana remake both following on 10 July. Then mid-to-late July gets genuinely crowded: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey opens 17 July, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day brings the superhero crowd back to cinemas on 31 July. Once those arrive, Supergirl becomes an afterthought on the showtimes board.
Is Supergirl worth watching in the UAE?
Here’s the honest read: that 76% audience score suggests the people who turned up had a decent time, even if critics weren’t sold. The film follows a darker, harsher origin for Kara Zor-El, and Milly Alcock — fresh off House of the Dragon — carries it. If you liked the tone of the rebooted Superman, there’s enough here to justify a ticket.
On UAE specifics, a caveat: the source doesn’t break out local box office, a regional distributor, or which chains are screening it, and we’re not going to invent any of that. Check VOX, Reel and Novo listings for current showtimes — and given the July crush above, sooner rather than later if you want it on a big screen.
What this means for the DCU slate
One flop doesn’t sink the universe, and DC Studios is not acting like it does. Co-CEO Peter Safran framed it directly to The New York Times:
While Supergirl didn’t meet our box office expectations, it’s just one component of a broader, long-term strategy at DC Studios that we remain confident in.
Peter Safran, Co-CEO, DC Studios
The slate keeps moving regardless. Clayface arrives this October, followed by Man of Tomorrow in July 2026, which reunites David Corenswet’s Superman with Alcock’s Kara Zor-El. Beyond that, DC Studios plans to bring Batman into the new continuity via a Brave and the Bold film, has a Wonder Woman movie in development, and James Gunn has talked openly about eventually reaching a new Justice League. TV is busy too, with Lanterns and a Jimmy Olsen / Gorilla Grodd project in the works.
The lesson Supergirl hands the studio is blunt: a strong launch for Superman doesn’t transfer to lesser-known characters on brand alone. The DCU’s next films will need to be event-worthy on their own terms — Alcock’s larger DCU role still depends on it. Supergirl isn’t the end of anything. It’s just an expensive reminder that audiences want a reason to show up, not just a familiar logo.
FAQ
How much did Supergirl make at the box office?
Supergirl opened to $37.1 million in North America and $62.6 million globally in its opening weekend. Variety projects it will finish its worldwide theatrical run at $200–210 million.
How much money could Supergirl lose Warner Bros.?
Variety reports projected losses of $80–120 million, with one source putting the figure closer to $80–85 million. The film cost $170 million to produce and $120 million to market, and needs roughly $300–375 million globally to break even.
What is Supergirl’s Rotten Tomatoes score?
At the time of reporting, Supergirl holds a 54% critic score — classified as “rotten” — and a more favourable 76% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What DCU films are coming after Supergirl?
Clayface is set for release this October, followed by Man of Tomorrow in July 2026, which reunites David Corenswet and Milly Alcock. DC Studios also has a Brave and the Bold (Batman) film, a Wonder Woman film, and eventually a new Justice League in development.