Supergirl opens below expectations with $38 million
Supergirl, starring Milly Alcock, opens to $38 million in North America and $68 million worldwide, below forecasts, as DC Studios stays confident.
The weekend of 26–28 June 2026 was a tough one for the House of El. Supergirl, starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, opened to about $38 million in North America, well short of what the industry had expected.
What we know
Worldwide, the opening came to roughly $68 million. Tracking had pointed higher, with early forecasts of $55 million or more for North America, cooling to the $40–50 million range in the final week. Toy Story 5, in its second weekend, took the top spot.
Audiences gave the film a B- CinemaScore, compared with Superman’s A-. One bright spot was IMAX, which delivered an unusually large share of the takings for a superhero film. Critics were split, though Alcock’s tough, punky Kara was widely praised. DC Studios co-chief Peter Safran acknowledged the result had fallen short but said the studio remained confident in its long-term plans.
Why it matters
It was the first real stumble for the new DCU, but it did not change the road ahead: Man of Tomorrow was already filming. For the film itself, see our Supergirl (2026) guide, and for where it fits, our DCU watch order.
From the archive: written in November 2026 from the original reporting linked below.
Questions
How much did Supergirl (2026) make on its opening weekend?
About $38 million in North America and $68 million worldwide.
Was Supergirl (2026) a flop?
It was widely reported as a box office disappointment against its budget, though Milly Alcock's performance was well received.
Original reporting
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