The latest DC Universe entry, Supergirl, is generating conversation with a significant split between critics and audiences.
Critical and Audience Reception
According to Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 58% critics score and a 77% audience score, creating a 19-percentage-point gap. The critics score places Supergirl below recent DC projects like Peacemaker and Creature Commandos, while the audience score of 77%—though lower than Superman (90%)—outpaces the audience ratings for Black Adam (87% audience, 39% critics) and The Flash (81% audience). Among DC films, Supergirl's audience score ranks near the top 15.
Box Office Projections
Industry estimates project the film's total gross at approximately $300 million or less. This figure is less than half of Superman's box office earnings but exceeds the final gross of The Flash, which incurred a reported $200 million loss. The film carries a reported budget of $175 million.
Projected to earn $300 million or less, Supergirl faces a challenging profitability outlook against its $175 million budget.
Industry Context and Upcoming Releases
During its second weekend, Supergirl will compete with Jackass: Best and Last and Toy Story 5. Looking ahead, major Marvel releases—Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday—are each projected to earn over $1 billion. The next scheduled DC Universe release is Clayface (fall), followed by Man of Tomorrow (2027).