AceShowbiz - The movie Supergirl earned $38 million during its opening weekend, marking a disappointing start for the latest DC Studios release. This performance makes it the first film from the studio to underperform at the box office.

Supergirl pulled in $18 million on its opening Friday, including Thursday previews, falling short of early tracking that had projected over $55 million. Expectations had been adjusted downward to $45 million to $51 million prior to release, and the film ultimately landed below even those figures. It debuted behind the continuing box office leader Toy Story 5, which maintained strong momentum with an estimated $72.5 million for the same weekend.

On social media, the film’s team acknowledged the mixed reception and emphasized their commitment to the story and characters, highlighting the unique take on Kara Zor-El’s journey amid challenges faced by the DC Universe.

Supergirl is directed by Craig Gillespie and stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El alongside Jason Momoa as Lobo. The film is based on the comic series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and features a cosmic revenge plot involving Kara meeting a young alien girl named Ruthye. Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, it had a production budget of roughly $170 million, which is less than the $225 million budget for last year’s Superman film but still requires a global haul near $315 million to break even before marketing costs.

This opening signals a pivotal moment for DC Studios as it seeks to prove its ability to succeed without relying on Superman as the main draw. The film’s modest debut, combined with a B- CinemaScore from audiences compared to the higher marks for Superman, raises questions about the franchise’s future trajectory and the appetite for new characters within the DC Universe at the box office.