Box-office forecasts and early reviews suggest mixed prospects for DCU's "Supergirl"
Projected domestic earnings for the upcoming "Supergirl" film are around $50-55 million, well below expectations, while early critic impressions highlight strong lead performance but criticize direction and villain design.
The second live-action entry in James Gunn's DC Universe, "Supergirl," is projected to earn between $50 million and $55 million in the United States, according to industry trackers. The figure is roughly half of the domestic take recorded by the recent "Superman" release, which grossed $125 million domestically and $618 million worldwide.
Early screenings have produced mixed reactions. Critics noted that Milly Alcock delivers a strong performance as Kara, but they questioned director Craig Gillespie's handling of the material and described the film's antagonist as ineffective. One reviewer said the movie "has potential to be a solid B-level superhero film, but is ruined by a terrible needle drop after another," while another called the script inconsistent and the villain "one of the worst" seen in the genre.
The film's promotional campaign, backed by a $100 million partnership, is the largest in DC's recent history, yet social-media buzz has been described as underwhelming. Final Rotten Tomatoes scores are expected later this week, and analysts note that a modest box-office performance could still be offset by strong audience reception, as seen with previous DC titles.
If "Supergirl" falls short of the projected $300 million global target, the studio may rely on upcoming projects such as the Superman sequel "Man of Tomorrow" and the horror-leaning "Clayface" to bolster the franchise's momentum.