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Studio Tug-of-War Shaped Supergirl’s Theatrical Run
movies6 days ago

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.

via Gizmodo|
#craig-gillespie#dc-studios#film-production
Bakeoff Backfire: How Supergirl Fell Short at the Box Office
entertainment7 days ago

Bakeoff Backfire: How Supergirl Fell Short at the Box Office

DC Studios’ behind‑the‑scenes bakeoff between Craig Gillespie’s cut and the studio version for Supergirl yielded middling test scores and a narrow studio win, but the film opened to about $37.1 million and underperformed, prompting post‑production tweaks and music disputes, while Gunn and Safran’s broader DC strategy faces renewed scrutiny yet remains in place.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#box-office#craig-gillespie#dc-studios
DC Studios concedes Supergirl underperformed at the box office, signaling a broader strategy rethink
arts-entertainment10 days ago

DC Studios concedes Supergirl underperformed at the box office, signaling a broader strategy rethink

DC Studios acknowledged that Supergirl didn’t meet box-office expectations, opening around $63 million on a budget of about $170 million and trailing major competitors like Toy Story 5; the admission positions the film as a setback within a broader, long-term DC strategy and suggests the studio will recalibrate its upcoming lineup.

via The Independent|
#arts-entertainment#box-office#cinema
Supergirl opens softer than Joker 2, testing DCU momentum
movies10 days ago

Supergirl opens softer than Joker 2, testing DCU momentum

Supergirl opened with a domestic box-office take of about $37.1 million, lower than early projections and behind Joker: Folie à Deux's $37.6 million debut. The softer start has DC Studios facing questions about the DCU’s trajectory, though executives say the long-term strategy remains intact; with a production budget around $170 million and substantial marketing costs, this is a hurdle rather than a verdict on the DCU's future.

via Yahoo|
#box-office#dc-studios#joker-2
DC's Supergirl Box Office Debacle Signals Budget-Savvy Reset for DC Studios
entertainment11 days ago

DC's Supergirl Box Office Debacle Signals Budget-Savvy Reset for DC Studios

DC’s Supergirl opened to $38M domestic and $68M overseas on a production budget around $170M with roughly $120M in marketing and is projected to stall around $100M domestic and $200M worldwide, likely resulting in an $80–120M theatrical loss. The weak launch—and the broader challenge of building a connected DC Universe—suggest DC Studios should cut budgets and marketing spend on non-marquee titles and lean into more cost-conscious releases as it maps future projects like Superman: Man of Tomorrow and Clayface.

via Yahoo|
#box-office#breakeven#dc-studios
Box Office Reality: Supergirl Doesn’t Signal the End of the Superhero Era
business11 days ago

Box Office Reality: Supergirl Doesn’t Signal the End of the Superhero Era

IndieWire argues that Supergirl’s modest $38 million domestic and $68 million global take on a $170 million budget does not mark the end of the superhero era. The piece notes the genre has cooled since its peak, with fewer releases in recent years, but argues the health of superhero cinema is nuanced rather than collapsed, citing comparisons to past highs (No Way Home, Across the Spider-Verse) and suggesting future openings (e.g., Brand New Day) could still drive big numbers even if 2026 hasn’t matched earlier booms.

via IndieWire|
#box-office#business#dc-studios
DC's Supergirl Misfire Triggers $125M Loss, Tests DCU Strategy
box-office11 days ago

DC's Supergirl Misfire Triggers $125M Loss, Tests DCU Strategy

Warner Bros/DC’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow opened to $37M domestic and $68M worldwide, far below a production cost of roughly $170–186M with about $120M in marketing, leading to an estimated $125M loss. The failure highlights the risk of deep-universe superhero projects and mirrors scrutiny of DC Studios’ strategy under James Gunn and Peter Safran as they push for edgier, character-driven stories.

via Deadline|
#box-office#dc-studios#james-gunn
DC's Supergirl Debut Flops, Forcing a Budget-First Reset for DC Studios
entertainment11 days ago

DC's Supergirl Debut Flops, Forcing a Budget-First Reset for DC Studios

Warner Bros. and DC Studios’ Supergirl opened to about $38M domestic and $68M globally, signaling a pricey misfire that could result in a substantial loss and underscoring the difficulty of launching a shared universe. Analysts say the film’s underperformance, combined with a high breakeven and lack of backend deals for its cast, favors a leaner, cheaper production approach and a more selective slate as DC plans future releases like Superman: Man of Tomorrow.

via Variety|
#box-office#budget#dc-studios
DC Studios Boss Stands by Long-Term Plan After Supergirl's Soft Opening
entertainment12 days ago

DC Studios Boss Stands by Long-Term Plan After Supergirl's Soft Opening

DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran says he remains confident in the long-term slate after Supergirl opened to $38 million domestically and about $68 million globally on a $170 million budget, underperforming pre-release projections around $50 million. The film, led by Milly Alcock and directed by Craig Gillespie, is the second major project in the Safran–Gunn era, with future titles like Clayface and Man of Tomorrow on the horizon as part of a broader strategy.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#box-office#dc-studios#entertainment
Safran Defends DCU Roadmap After Supergirl Underperforms at the Box Office
entertainment12 days ago

Safran Defends DCU Roadmap After Supergirl Underperforms at the Box Office

DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran says Supergirl’s opening — about $68 million globally and $38 million domestic — didn’t meet box-office expectations, but the DCU’s long-term strategy remains intact with an upcoming slate that includes Clayface, Man of Tomorrow, and the Lanterns series on HBO, signaling a broader plan beyond a single film.

via Deadline|
#box-office#dc-studios#dcu
From Westeros to Krypton: Milly Alcock Navigates Fame and Trolls as Supergirl
entertainment14 days ago

From Westeros to Krypton: Milly Alcock Navigates Fame and Trolls as Supergirl

In a candid Variety interview, Milly Alcock reflects on the leap from playing Rhaenyra in House of the Dragon to starring as Supergirl in the DCU, detailing her remote audition from Australia, months of stunt training, the trust she built with director Craig Gillespie, and how she’s navigating the fan backlash that comes with genre stardom while aiming to inspire young audiences and manage personal growth (including her ADHD diagnosis) along the way.

via Variety|
#dc-studios#entertainment#house-of-the-dragon
Milly Alcock’s Supergirl Takes Off With $7.8M in Previews
entertainment14 days ago

Milly Alcock’s Supergirl Takes Off With $7.8M in Previews

The Hollywood Reporter notes Supergirl, directed by Craig Gillespie and led by Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, opened to $7.8 million from Thursday previews, kicking off Warner Bros./DC’s new slate. The weekend also sees Jackass: Best and Last debut with $1.2 million in previews and is tracking around $10 million domestically. Reviews are mixed, with some critics praising Alcock’s hard-edged lead while others call the film an uninspired slog. The film’s cast includes Jason Momoa as Lobo and David Corenswet returning as Superman.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#box-office#dc-studios#entertainment