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Supergirl Falls 74% Weekend, Loses $100 M, Sequel Set

7/6/2026

Summary

Story summary

Supergirl earned $9.6 million in its second weekend, a 74% drop from its $37.1 million opening.
The film’s worldwide total reached $100.5 million, placing it fourth behind Minions & Monsters, Toy Story 5 and Young Washington.
After a $170 million production budget and $120 million marketing spend, the loss is estimated at $100 million to $120 million, below $300 million break-even target cited by DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran.
Safran confirmed Alcock will return in Man of Tomorrow on July 9 2027.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 Universal Pictures released Waterworld, starring Kevin Costner, with a production budget that swelled to $175 million, making it the most expensive film ever at that point. Its failure to recoup costs despite strong box-office placement sparked industry caution toward ultra-high-budget sci-fi franchises. That legacy informs today’s push for lower-risk sequels such as DC’s upcoming Man of Tomorrow in 2027.

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Story summary

Supergirl earned $9.6 million in its second weekend, a 74% drop from its $37.1 million opening.
The film’s worldwide total reached $100.5 million, placing it fourth behind Minions & Monsters, Toy Story 5 and Young Washington.
After a $170 million production budget and $120 million marketing spend, the loss is estimated at $100 million to $120 million, below $300 million break-even target cited by DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran.
Safran confirmed Alcock will return in Man of Tomorrow on July 9 2027.

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