Studio Tug-of-War Shaped Supergirl’s Theatrical Run

THR reports that Supergirl’s rocky release stemmed from creative clashes between director Craig Gillespie and James Gunn, plus post-production tweaks and two competing cuts; Warner Bros. released Gunn’s version after a test that favored it overall, while Gillespie’s longer cut wasn’t re-tested. The result contributed to a disappointing opening, and DC Studios is adjusting its slate with projects like Clayface and Man of Tomorrow, while Gunn’s influence persists through spin-offs such as DC Crime and Mr. Terrific.