Box Office: ‘Supergirl’ Aims for $50 Million and ‘Jackass’ Targets $10 Million Debut, but Neither Will Dethrone ‘Toy Story 5’
Supergirl stumbles at box office with $38 million debut, trailing 'Toy Story 5' which nears $300 million domestic
📍 The outcome
Supergirl received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising Milly Alcock while others criticized the script and visual style. The film also became the first DCU movie to fail its Rotten Tomatoes score.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 86d ago, after coverage quieted.
Questions people are asking
How much did 'Supergirl' debut at the box office?
$38 million
What is 'Toy Story 5's' current box office total?
nears $300 million domestic, with $70 million in its latest week
What is the general critical reception of 'Supergirl'?
critics are mixed, praising Milly Alcock but split on the movie's quality
What happened
- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage escalated across 20 distinct news outlets with 29 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 55.
- Primary Driver: Supergirl stumbles at box office with $38 million debut, trailing 'Toy Story 5' which nears $300 million domestic
- Predictive Outlook: Newsylist algorithmic models forecast this story will remain a dominant headline through tomorrow.
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The movie 'Supergirl' debuted with $38 million at the box office, falling short of expectations. Coverage from Variety and TheWrap highlights that 'Supergirl' failed to dethrone 'Toy Story 5', which remains number one with $70 million. The New York Times and Newsday report that 'Supergirl's' underwhelming performance is a blow to DC Studios' reboot efforts.
The coverage emphasizes mixed reviews of 'Supergirl', with some critics praising lead actress Milly Alcock. Outlets such as Yahoo, Slate Magazine, and The Independent share their thoughts on the film's quality and DC Studios' direction. Major publications like The New York Times, USA Today, and Financial Times have weighed in on 'Supergirl'.
Next, watch for how 'Supergirl' performs in its second week at the box office and the impact of its mixed reviews on DC Studios' future projects. Also, monitor the continued success of 'Toy Story 5', which is nearing $300 million domestic.
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Supergirl film review Financial Times · 89d ago
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