Supergirl Struggles in Opening Weekend, Grounded by Toy Story 5
DC Studios’ Supergirl (2026)—starring Milly Alcock and directed by Craig Gillespie—faced a rocky start at the box office, bringing in a disappointing $68 million globally over its opening weekend.The superhero flick failed to claim the top spot domestically, debuting at No. 2 with $38 million in North America. It simply couldn’t compete with the staying power of Disney’s Toy Story 5, which dominated the weekend even in its second week of release.The Box Office BreakdownDomestic (North America): $38,000,000International markets: $30,000,000Total Global Debut: $68,000,000
Why These Numbers Are Concerning?
To put these figures into perspective, Supergirl’s domestic launch is pacing right alongside the underwhelming debut of Joker: Folie à Deux, and it falls drastically short of the massive numbers put up by last summer’s Superman reboot.With a hefty production budget of $170 million—not including marketing costs—the film has a steep hill to climb. Mixed reviews from critics aren’t helping word-of-mouth, meaning Supergirl will need incredible staying power and a massive push from overseas audiences if it hopes to break even, let alone turn a profit for the studio.
