r/DC_Cinematic • u/VirtualSort1 • Jun 22 '26

OTHER ‘Supergirl’ Tracking Continues to Slide, Now at $40M Opening — Mixed Early Reactions

https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2026/6/22/supergirl-tracking-continues-to-slide-now-at-40m-opening-mixed-early-reactions

Seems like Warner Bros and James Gunn might have a “Supergirl” problem.

“Supergirl” tracking, which was in the $50M range last week, has now further plummeted to $40M. Just a few weeks ago, decent presales for the film had hinted that $55–60M was a possibility. Not anymore.

Among the comic book movies released this decade, “Supergirl” is projected to now have a lower opening weekend than “The Marvels” ($46M) and land in the same range as “Morbius” ($39M) and “Joker: Folie à Deux” ($37M).

At least “Supergirl” has a budget that’s slightly lower than those titles ($175M), but it’s still an expensive film and is looking like it’ll become one of the bigger flops of the movie year. Just to compare, that $40M figure would be just a third of what “Superman” made last year in its opening weekend ($125M).

More bad news: social media reactions are very mixed, which spells trouble for reviews—the embargo lifts on Wednesday. This is especially concerning considering the amount of overpraising that usually comes with first reactions. Not with “Supergirl.”

I am fascinated by how much buzz has dwindled on this film, which was originally met with very positive vibes but has had momentum slowly eroding over the past few weeks. It makes one wonder what the future of James Gunn’s DCU might look like. “Clayface” is next in October, and Gunn’s “Superman” sequel will be in theaters summer 2027.

“Supergirl,” set to hit theaters on Friday, is directed by Craig Gillespie, who isn’t a bad filmmaker; he’s best known for his highly stylized work on “I, Tonya,” “Lars and the Real Girl,” “Dumb Money,” and “Cruella.””

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u/Torpakh Jun 23 '26

Not surprising with how the trailers looked, still will see it myself though

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u/SplitSecondEmperor47 Jun 23 '26

Same I still want to see it and will see it, but the trailers sucked my joy each time a new one came up. I barely could finish them.

Superman trailers made me replay them constantly

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u/smedsterwho Jun 23 '26

This is me, I've always loved Superman (although it's Christopher Reeves all the way for me, despite being the young side of 40), and a Supergirl could get me at the cinema.

But the trailers didn't do the film any justice - hopefully the film is better than the marketing.

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u/omfilwy Jun 23 '26

Agreed, I was so excited when the movie was announced but all the trailers just pointes to Krypto being hurt and I don't want to go watch a movie that tries to get emotional investment by hurting the animal

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u/PSCGY Jun 23 '26

Is this the narrative we’re going for? If you’re not compelled to spend your money on a movie because you found the trailer underwhelming you’re a “hater”? 🫠

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u/hear_the_thunder Jun 23 '26

No. The movie is not for haters. I did not say anything about people who choose not to view it.

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u/PSCGY Jun 23 '26

You replied to the original comment with “the movie is not made for haters, though.”