{"id":64851,"date":"2026-06-30T05:31:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T21:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=64851"},"modified":"2026-06-30T05:31:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T21:31:00","slug":"supergirl-could-lose-warner-bros-100-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=64851","title":{"rendered":"Supergirl Could Lose Warner Bros. $100 Million"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><u>Supergirl<\/u> is reportedly projected to close its theatrical run with a global box office total that could lose Warner Bros. more than $100 million.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">That&#8217;s according to <u>Variety<\/u>, which reported on dark skies ahead for the sophomore DCU film after it bombed in theaters on its opening weekend. Its first four days in theaters saw it bring in <u>a disappointing $38 million domestically, for a $68 million global total<\/u>, and it doesn&#8217;t sound like it will have the legs to break even.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The site said Warner Bros. and DC spent $170 million to produce Supergirl and $120 million to market it. Although, as noted by Variety, the cut for theater owners would usually bring the break-even number to a staggering $375 million, one source says it will need to reach $300 million to recoup its costs.<\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\" data-cy=\"article-video\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The Milly Alock-led superhero flick kicking off its run with $68 million already suggests Warner Bros. is in store for an uphill battle to reach those numbers, but there are even more factors at play. Being poised to be an early summer blockbuster with its June 26 release date means Kara Zor-El will soon face a crowded space as audiences flock to new films throughout July.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Things start early with the release of <u>Minions &amp; Monsters<\/u> July 1. <u>Evil Dead Burn<\/u> and the <u>live-action Moana remake<\/u> then both follow July 10. Mid-to-late July is where things get especially busy, as moviegoers will almost certainly leave Supergirl as an afterthought when Christopher Nolan&#8217;s <u>The Odyssey<\/u> makes landfall July 17, while <u>Spider-Man: Brand New Day<\/u> will bring superhero movie fans back to theaters July 31.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">With so little room to breathe, Supergirl is currently only projected to accumulate $200 million to $210 million throughout its worldwide box office run. Mixed reactions from fans online could steer interested fans away from showings, too, potentially leaving it with even more disappointment down the road.<\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\" data-cy=\"article-slideshow\"><button type=\"button\" style=\"display:none\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"\/><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">Supergirl Images<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" decoding=\"async\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RightChevron.272be43c.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/output><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">An already optimistic $200 million in box office earnings would theoretically leave Warner Bros. with $100 million to $120 million in losses. However, one Variety source familiar with the film&#8217;s financials said that, should projections pan out, the loss would be closer to $80 million to $85 million. A reported lack of backend deals for the cast and crew will help it break even, but the Warner Bros. picture is still off to a rough start.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;This was always going to be a tough hurdle for DC and Warner Bros. because Supergirl isn\u2019t a character that has ever created an event-level blockbuster,&#8221; Exhibitor Relations analyst Jeff Bock told Variety. &#8220;Audience perception of Supergirl was not good. This is just a case of the film wasn\u2019t good enough to become an event.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">As fans take to social media to argue about needle drops and story decisions, Supergirl reviews haven&#8217;t been particularly strong. Review aggregator <u>Rotten Tomatoes<\/u> currently shows a &#8220;rotten&#8221; critic score of 54%, while its audience score sits at a somewhat more favorable 76%. IGN gave the film a <u>6\/10 review<\/u>.<\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\" data-cy=\"article-slideshow\"><button type=\"button\" style=\"display:none\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"\/><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">DC Universe: Every Upcoming Movie and TV Show<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img alt=\"A lot is changing for DC's lineup of movies and shows in the years ahead. James Gunn and Peter Safran, co-CEOs of DC Studios, have a strategy for a more cohesive and interconnected lineup of content moving forward. It all starts with Chapter 1, dubbed &quot;Gods and Monsters.&quot;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#10;&#10;It can be very difficult to keep track of all the big changes at DC these days. That's why we've put together this comprehensive list of everything currently in the works, as well as the major projects that have either been officially canceled or gone dormant. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#10;&#10;Click on through the slideshow for all the details!\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RightChevron.272be43c.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/output><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Despite Supergirl&#8217;s struggle, the DCU is showing no signs of slowing down. <u>Superman<\/u> began DC Studios&#8217; rebooted comic book movie universe <u>with a sonic boom<\/u> when it premiered last year. While more TV shows like <u>Lanterns<\/u> and a <u>Jimmy Olsen \/ Gorilla Grodd<\/u> project are in the works, the next film, <u>Clayface<\/u>, is already set to break the mold this October. <u>Man of Tomorrow<\/u> will see David Corenswet \u2013 and <u>Alcock<\/u> \u2013 return to the big screen in July 2026. Beyond that, DC Studios plans to introduce Batman into the new DCU via a Brave and the Bold movie, there are plans for a Wonder Woman film, and co-CEO James Gunn has spoken openly about eventually getting to a new Justice League.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;While Supergirl didn\u2019t meet our box office expectations,&#8221; DC Studios co-CEO Safran told The New York Times in the aftermath of Supergirl&#8217;s opening weekend, &#8220;it\u2019s just one component of a broader, long-term strategy at DC Studios that we remain confident in.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He&#8217;s best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/box-office-disaster-supergirl-could-reportedly-lose-warner-bros-100-million-during-its-theatrical-run\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><br \/>\n<center\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Supergirl is reportedly projected to close its theatrical run with a global box office total that could lose Warner Bros. more than $100 million. 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