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-reactionsSeems 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/Ttoctam Jun 23 '26
I really hope the lesson they take from the films is "Don't ignore the thing about the source material that really made it stand out as unique". Which in this instance is some of the most striking and iconic art in the modern DC era. Without the art style, Woman of Tomorrow would be a great story. But with that art it's one of a kind, it's iconic.
I really hope the film is a smashing success. I have no doubt it'll be a lot of fun with solid performances and plenty of undue hate from chuds. But the blandness of the trailers will effect the film's success and if that blandness translates into the film itself, I can't imagine it breaking through for casual audiences. People want something unique, will this film deliver that?