‘Supergirl’ Box Office Flop Could Be Harsh Reality Check for James Gunn
Summary
The new superhero movie "Supergirl" opened in U.S. theaters but had a weak box office start, making $18 million on its first day with a total weekend outlook of about $50 million. This is low compared to its $170 million budget and the earlier success of another James Gunn DC film, "Superman," which earned over $618 million.Key Facts
- "Supergirl" opened in 3,602 U.S. theaters and made $18 million on its first day.
- The movie is expected to earn around $50 million over the opening weekend.
- The film's production budget was $170 million.
- James Gunn co-produced "Supergirl" and previously had success with the DC film "Superman."
- "Superman" made over $618 million on a $225 million budget.
- "Supergirl" has a 57% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, while the audience score is higher at 76%.
- The earlier character portrayal of Supergirl in 2023’s "The Flash" was also a box office failure.
- James Gunn and Peter Safran are the co-chairs and co-CEOs of DC Studios, leading the DC Universe reboot.
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