Despite high expectations and a reported production budget of $170 million, Supergirl concluded its theatrical run with underwhelming global earnings, making it one of DC’s weakest-performing major releases.
‘Supergirl’ Wraps Up Its Box Office Run
The DC superhero film Supergirl has officially completed its theatrical run, but its final box office performance has fallen well short of industry expectations.
Released in North American cinemas on June 26, 2026, the film spent 40 days in theaters before ending its run with an estimated $125.9 million in worldwide ticket sales.
According to the reported figures, Supergirl earned $72.1 million at the domestic (U.S.) box office, while international markets contributed an additional $53.8 million, bringing its global total to nearly $126 million.
Box Office Falls Short of Expectations
The disappointing performance is particularly significant given reports that the film carried a production budget of approximately $170 million, excluding marketing and distribution costs.
Industry reports suggest the studio could face losses approaching $200 million, as theatrical revenue failed to meet projections. While studios often recover part of their investment through streaming rights, home entertainment, and licensing deals, the film’s theatrical earnings alone are considered well below expectations.
Lowest-Grossing Major DC Film
Adding to its disappointing performance, Supergirl finished behind recent DC releases such as Blue Beetle and Shazam! Fury of the Gods, both of which also struggled commercially but ultimately generated higher worldwide box office totals.
With its final earnings now confirmed, Supergirl has become the lowest-grossing major DC film at the global box office, marking another commercial setback for the superhero franchise.
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Milly Alcock Led the Film
The movie starred Milly Alcock in the title role, making her debut as Supergirl in the new DC cinematic universe.
Although many fans praised Alcock’s performance, positive audience reactions were not enough to translate into stronger ticket sales during the film’s theatrical run.
James Gunn Celebrates Birthday Amid Box Office News
While Supergirl was concluding its cinema run, James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios, was celebrating his 60th birthday on the set of the upcoming DC project Man of Tomorrow.
Gunn shared a photograph on Instagram featuring the cast and crew, thanking them for making his birthday memorable.
Some fans also noticed that the post included the song It’s Not The End Of The World, leading to speculation on social media that the music selection may have subtly referenced Supergirl’s disappointing box office performance. However, Gunn has not commented on those interpretations.
DC Studios’ Plans Remain Unchanged
Despite the film’s weak commercial showing, there has been no indication that DC Studios is changing its broader strategy for its rebooted cinematic universe.
The studio continues to move forward with its planned slate of upcoming films and television projects under the leadership of James Gunn and Peter Safran, with no official announcements suggesting that Supergirl’s box office results will alter those long-term plans.
