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DCU's rocky start: Supergirl's flop signals deeper issues for Gunn's reboot
entertainment9 days ago

DCU's rocky start: Supergirl's flop signals deeper issues for Gunn's reboot

Rory Mellon argues that Supergirl’s $170M production budget and roughly $107M worldwide gross mark a significant box-office failure, signaling trouble for Warner Bros.’ DCU reboot under James Gunn and Peter Safran. The piece contends Gunn’s plan to rush out high-profile characters risks destabilizing audience goodwill by neglecting a solid foundation and suggests focusing first on the 'Golden Trio'—Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman—before expanding. With DCU’s plans loaded with projects like Lanterns, Man of Tomorrow, and others, and the retention of DCEU elements, the author warns of Phase 5 fatigue and questions the long-term viability of the new universe, though Lanterns or Man of Tomorrow could offer a future win.

via Tom's Guide|
#box-office#dcu#entertainment
Minions & Monsters Edge Toy Story 5 in Tight Box-Office Weekend
entertainment14 days ago

Minions & Monsters Edge Toy Story 5 in Tight Box-Office Weekend

Minions & Monsters narrowly tops the weekend box office, grossing about $61.4M domestically over five days (and $98.43M globally) while Toy Story 5 trails in close second; Angel Studios’ Young Washington opens around $20M and is projected to beat Supergirl in its second week. Supergirl underperforms, prompting internal studio analysis and a bake-off between versions. Obsession remains in the top 10 but drops from the top five, and the piece also notes on AI actor Tilly Norwood’s Misaligned project and a planned Young Washington sequel.

via A.V. Club|
#box-office#entertainment#minions-and-monsters
DC Forces Its Own Supergirl Cut After Creative Rift
entertainment15 days ago

DC Forces Its Own Supergirl Cut After Creative Rift

DC Studios reportedly held two test screenings for rival Supergirl cuts after a creative clash with director Craig Gillespie, prompting DC to take over post-production and deliver its own version (with some revisions credited to Jeremy Slater). The studio cut tweaked the climactic battle with Krem and changed the film's needle-drop soundtrack (ultimately using a Jimmy Eat World cover of 'The Middle' rather than Gunn's preferred Cyndi Lauper 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun'), and THR sources say the studio version scored higher in tests than Gillespie's 11-minute longer Director's Cut. After a middling December test and mixed reviews, DCU plans press on with Clayface and a Superman sequel in 2027, leaving the door open for a potential future Director's Cut release.

via Kotaku|
#dc-universe#directors-cut#entertainment
Franchise Fatigue Hits Despicable Me Spin-off as Minions & Monsters Opens Softly
box-office16 days ago

Franchise Fatigue Hits Despicable Me Spin-off as Minions & Monsters Opens Softly

Universal/Illumination’s Minions & Monsters opened to $36 million domestic over the July 4 weekend, the franchise’s lowest start, with $64.5 million since Wednesday and $159.8 million global after international play; at the same time, Supergirl plunged about 74% in its second weekend to $9.6 million, underscoring ongoing challenges for non–A‑list superhero titles. Still, the summer box office is up vs. last year and 2019, helped by Toy Story 5’s strength and upcoming releases like Moana, as industry eyes a rebound despite fatigue around long-running franchises.

via Variety|
#box-office#despicable-me#franchise-fatigue
Studio Tug-of-War Shaped Supergirl’s Theatrical Run
movies16 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
entertainment17 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
Supergirl Flop Reframes the Debate: It Was Marketing and Apathy, Not Men
entertainment19 days ago

Supergirl Flop Reframes the Debate: It Was Marketing and Apathy, Not Men

An opinion piece argues that blaming misogyny for Supergirl's underperformance is a simplistic, misleading narrative; with 59% of the audience male and 41% female, the film's failure is better explained by weak marketing and overall apathy, not an active male conspiracy, and suggests studios focus on better writing and direction instead of blaming 'invisible enemies'.

via Giant Freakin Robot|
#box-office#dcu#entertainment
Original Supergirl Star Defends New Take on the Kryptonian Heroine
entertainment19 days ago

Original Supergirl Star Defends New Take on the Kryptonian Heroine

Helen Slater, who starred in the 1984 Supergirl film, defended Milly Alcock’s performance in the new movie, praising her as fierce with strong comic timing, as the film faces mixed reviews and a $38 million domestic debut with projected losses around $100–120 million for Warner Bros. Slater also recalled her own film’s flop and noted there were no sequels planned.

via Dark Horizons|
#box-office#entertainment#helen-slater
Why the Supergirl Backlash Might Be Overkill
entertainment19 days ago

Why the Supergirl Backlash Might Be Overkill

An entertainment writer argues the heated online backlash to the Supergirl film is disproportionate, saying the movie is a solid if not spectacular entry in the current wave of superhero cinema. While it has flaws like one-note characters, aweak villain, and a puzzling soundtrack, many audiences found it enjoyable and engaging. The piece suggests the extreme negativity could stem from superhero fatigue, heightened expectations, or gender biases more than the film’s actual quality, urging readers to temper hype with a balanced view.

via Yahoo|
#dc#entertainment#movie
The Supergirl Backlash Exposed a Culture-War Divide, Not a Bad Movie
entertainment19 days ago

The Supergirl Backlash Exposed a Culture-War Divide, Not a Bad Movie

An opinion piece argues the online backlash to Supergirl isn’t about the film’s quality but a broader culture-war narrative driven by pundits and Milly Alcock’s press tour; while the film has legitimate flaws, the discourse often targeted Alcock’s identity rather than performance, and audiences reportedly responded more positively than critics (about 77% vs 58%), urging viewers to judge the movie on its own merits rather than hype.

via ComicBookMovie.com|
#audience-score#entertainment#milly-alcock
entertainment20 days ago

Minions & Monsters Lead July 4 Holiday Box Office Forecast

The July 3–5, 2026 domestic box office forecast has Universal/Illumination’s Minions & Monsters leading with an opening range of about $65–75 million (roughly 31% market share), followed by Toy Story 5 at roughly $33–38 million in its third weekend. Angel Studios’ Young Washington is targeting a $12–17 million four‑day debut, potentially edging out Supergirl, which is projected to $12–17 million in its second weekend after a weak launch. Cannibalization between the top titles is possible as families weigh their July 4 options, while DC’s Supergirl faces additional headwinds as audiences reassess their holiday choices.

via Boxoffice Pro|
#angel-studios-young-washington#box-office-forecast#entertainment
DC Studios concedes Supergirl underperformed at the box office, signaling a broader strategy rethink
arts-entertainment20 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