It doesn't look like things re going to get much better for Supergirl, as after a disappointing opening weekend, the new DCU movie is expected to drop even further at the box office during its second weekend on the big screen.
As reported by Variety, Supergirl is expected to make just $15 million over its second weekend in theaters. That's a 60% decline in ticket sales from its first weekend.
Supergirl had a rough start after hitting screens on June 26. The DC movie debuted to just $37.1 million, even lower than recent superhero flops Morbius and Joker 2. In fact, Supergirl marks the lowest opening for a DC movie since Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, which opened to a measly $27.6 million in December 2023. After its theatrical run, the sequel failed to make back its budget once marketing and theatrical revenue splits are accounted for.
2023 was a rather bleak year for DC Studios, as in addition to the Aquaman sequel blunder, the studio saw a number of flops, including The Flash, which opened to $55 million, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, which opened to $30 million, and Blue Beetle, which debuted to an even lower $25 million. Soon after, James Gunn and Peter Safran were brought on board as co-heads to shake up the studio.
Let's hope Gunn's DCU Chapter One doesn't face the same fate, as Supergirl is only the second movie released under the new banner after 2025's Superman, which went down a lot better with fans. The studio has yet to release Clayface this September, before Man of Tomorrow hits screens next year.
As for Supergirl, if box office predictions are right, it doesn't look like the film will be able to make back its $170 million budget, which doesn't account for the tens of millions more spent on marketing. The film has earned $67.7 million worldwide so far.
Supergirl is out in theaters now. For more, check out our Supergirl review and our guide to all the upcoming DC movies and shows.
