Key facts
- 'Supergirl' debuted with $38 million domestically and $30 million internationally.
- 'Toy Story 5' continued its box office dominance, earning $70 million domestically and $89.1 million internationally.
- The film received a 'B-' CinemaScore and a 56% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
- The superhero genre's box office has declined by approximately $3.5 billion annually.
- Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company, is being acquired by Paramount Skydance.
The 'Supergirl' film opened in a distant second place at the box office, earning $38 million domestically and $30 million internationally, a disappointing debut for DC Studios. Meanwhile, Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' continued its strong performance, taking the top spot with $70 million domestically and $89.1 million internationally, bringing its two-week global total to $585 million.
Directed by Craig Gillespie and produced by DC Studios leaders James Gunn and Peter Safran, 'Supergirl' received poor reviews, including a 56% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 'B-' CinemaScore. This underperformance follows their previous project, 'Superman,' which grossed $618 million worldwide.
Industry analyst David A. Gross of FranchiseRe noted a broader trend of declining box office performance for superhero films, with the genre's annual box office down approximately $3.5 billion from its 2017-2019 highs. He expressed bewilderment at the sudden downturn, particularly for female-led superhero movies.
The film's debut, with a reported production cost of $170 million, occurs as Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of DC Studios, is being acquired by Paramount Skydance. Paramount CEO David Ellison has reportedly met with Gunn and Safran.
Other films in the box office top five included 'Obsession' in third place, 'Jackass: Best and Last' with $8.4 million, and Olivia Wilde's 'The Invite,' which debuted strongly on a limited number of screens.