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 44d 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
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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Who reported it (29)
- Box Office: ‘Supergirl’ Stumbles With $38 Million Debut, ‘Toy Story 5’ Remains No. 1 With $70 Million Variety · 43d ago broke it first
- ‘Supergirl’ Falters at the Box Office, Testing DC Studios’ Reboot The New York Times · 43d ago
- In blow to DC Studios, 'Supergirl' is no match for 'Toy Story 5' at box office Newsday · 43d ago
- 'Supergirl' Sinks to $38 Million Box Office Opening, 'Toy Story 5' Nears $300 Million Domestic TheWrap · 43d ago
- Box Office: ‘Supergirl’ Stumbles With $38 Million Debut, ‘Toy Story 5’ Remains No. 1 With $70 Million Variety · 43d ago broke it first
- Is 'Supergirl' worth watching? Critics praise 'terrific' Milly Alcock but are split on the movie. Yahoo · 47d ago
- I Loved Last Year’s Superman. Its Follow-Up Made My Hopes Sink Faster Than a Speeding Bullet. Slate Magazine · 47d ago
- James Gunn Called Out for Supergirl’s ‘Worst Script’ After ‘Storytelling Is King’ Promise Yahoo · 47d ago
- Review: Surprisingly, I actually kind of cared about 'Supergirl' KSL News · 47d ago
- The DCU gets its first Rotten Tomatoes score failure after 2 movies with Supergirl, something that took the... Yahoo · 47d ago
- ‘Supergirl’ Reviews Have Some Writing Off James Gunn’s DCU Already Yahoo · 47d ago
- 'Supergirl' star Milly Alcock on playing 'flawed' DC superhero Kara USA Today · 47d ago
- Supergirl film review Financial Times · 47d ago
- 'Supergirl' review: Better than the comic, but not DC's best Mashable · 47d ago
- ‘Supergirl’ Review: This Glass Ceiling Is Made of Kryptonite The New York Times · 47d ago
- Supergirl is a visually ugly, dispiriting girl-power disappointment The Independent · 47d ago
- Review: Supergirl Is Fun, But ‘Supergirl’ Is a Real Letdown Vulture · 47d ago
- Critics Aren't Holding Back On Supergirl (And Reviews Are Worse Than We Expected) Yahoo · 47d ago
- ‘Supergirl’ review: DC is already back to making mediocre superhero movies Yahoo · 47d ago
- Supergirl First Reviews: Action-Packed, Surprisingly Emotional, and Elevated by A Superb Milly Alcock Rotten Tomatoes · 47d ago
- Review: A hot mess, 'Supergirl' has a rowdy spirit but a too-terrestrial plot Los Angeles Times · 47d ago
- 'Supergirl' is superbad, a dull tale with nothing to root for The Detroit News · 47d ago
- Supergirl review – sprightly and sparkling superhero yarn without the usual baffling DC backstory The Guardian · 47d ago
- 'Supergirl' Review: A Solid 'Superman' Follow-Up That Could Really Use More Lobo CNET · 47d ago
- ‘Supergirl’ review: Charismatic Milly Alcock can’t quite save new DC movie The Seattle Times · 47d ago
- Milly Alcock helps ‘Supergirl’ step out of Superman's shadow in uneven DC adventure San Francisco Chronicle · 47d ago
- ‘Supergirl’ Review: DC’s Female Answer To ‘Superman’ Doesn’t Fly High Enough Deadline · 47d ago
- ‘Supergirl’ Review: Milly Alcock Takes Charge in a Dystopian Superhero Movie So Flat It’s Super-Horrendous Variety · 47d ago broke it first
- Box Office: ‘Supergirl’ Aims for $50 Million and ‘Jackass’ Targets $10 Million Debut, but Neither Will Dethrone ‘Toy Story 5’ Variety · 47d ago broke it first
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