Supergirl has crossed $100 million at the global box office, but a 74% second-weekend drop places it among the steepest declines in superhero movie history, and well short of its reported $300 million break-even target.
- The film fell from a $37.1 million domestic opening to $9.6 million, adding just $9.4 million internationally in weekend two.
- DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran says the film ‘didn’t meet our box office expectations’ but calls it one part of a long-term DCU strategy, with Milly Alcock returning in Man of Tomorrow.
- Supergirl is still showing in UAE cinemas, including VOX and Royal, but the weak numbers suggest a shorter theatrical run, so see it soon if you want the big screen.
A 74% drop puts Supergirl in grim company
Second-weekend drops are the clearest signal of word of mouth, and Supergirl’s puts it on a list nobody wants to join.
| Film | Second-weekend drop |
|---|---|
| Joker: Folie à Deux | 81% |
| The Marvels | 78% |
| Supergirl | 74% |
| Morbius | 74% |
| The Flash | 72% |
The reception explains a lot of it. Critics have the film at around 56% on Rotten Tomatoes and audiences handed it a B- CinemaScore, which is the sort of lukewarm response that convinces casual viewers to wait for streaming. It also does not help that Supergirl reportedly faced creative differences between DC Studios and director Craig Gillespie during production. Globally, it currently sits fourth behind Minions & Monsters, Toy Story 5 and Young Washington, with Toy Story 5 hoovering up family audiences at around $585 million worldwide.
The break-even maths is brutal, but DC isn’t panicking publicly
With a reported $120 million marketing spend on top of the $170 million budget, Supergirl would need somewhere in the region of $300 million worldwide just to break even. Its theatrical run was previously projected to finish around $200 million, and after a drop this steep, even that figure now looks optimistic.
DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran has acknowledged the film “didn’t meet our box office expectations” while stressing it is “just one component of a broader, long-term strategy at DC Studios that we remain confident in.” That is not just spin: the DCU slate is already locked, with Clayface arriving in October 2026, Lanterns premiering on TV in August, and Milly Alcock’s Supergirl confirmed for a major role in Man of Tomorrow, the Superman sequel due in July 2027. One underperformer may affect budgets and tone going forward, but it is not derailing the release calendar.
What this means if you’re deciding whether to watch in the UAE
Supergirl is still playing in UAE cinemas, including VOX Cinemas and Royal Cinemas, with multiple daily showtimes, so its global struggles are not down to a lack of availability here. The practical consideration is timing: films that fall this hard tend to lose screens quickly, so if you want to see it on the big screen, sooner is better than later.
If you are not fussed about catching DCU entries at release, Warner Bros’ track record suggests a relatively quick move to streaming to recoup losses, so waiting for home viewing is a perfectly reasonable call. Just bear in mind that Alcock’s Supergirl is set to matter in the DCU going forward, so this one is worth watching eventually if you are following the shared universe, even if the box office suggests most people decided not to do it in a cinema.
FAQ
How much has Supergirl made at the box office?
Supergirl has grossed roughly $100.5 million worldwide, with about $58.5 million domestically and $42 million internationally, after a 74% second-weekend drop from its $37.1 million domestic opening.
How much does Supergirl need to break even?
With a reported $170 million production budget and around $120 million in marketing costs, analysts suggest Supergirl needs roughly $300 million worldwide to break even, which its current trajectory makes very unlikely.
Is Supergirl still showing in UAE cinemas?
Yes. Supergirl is currently playing across UAE cinemas, including VOX Cinemas and Royal Cinemas, with multiple daily showtimes. Given the weak box office, its theatrical window may be shorter than usual.
Will Milly Alcock return as Supergirl despite the poor box office?
Yes. DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran has confirmed Milly Alcock will return in Man of Tomorrow, due in July 2027, and has teased she will play an important role in future DCU projects.
