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Supergirl Ends Theatrical Run at $125.8 Million, Lowest DC Take Since 2004

The film fell well short of its reported production plus marketing costs, increasing pressure on DC Studios to tighten budgets and speed up release windows.

Overview

  • The film, which finished its theatrical run on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, closed at $125.8 million worldwide, according to box‑office tallies published across multiple outlets.
  • Industry estimates place production near $170 million and marketing around $100 million, leaving the studio far from breakeven and implying a sizable theatrical loss.
  • By its final total, Supergirl is the lowest‑grossing DC movie since 2004’s Catwoman and earned notably less than recent comic‑book disappointments such as Morbius and Joker: Folie à Deux.
  • DC Studios co‑CEO Peter Safran said the company remains confident in its long‑term plan, while industry observers and outlets say the result has intensified calls for tighter budget discipline, shorter theatrical-to-digital windows, and closer studio oversight of upcoming DCU projects.
  • The movie is moving to digital now and will arrive on 4K/Blu‑ray and DVD on September 8, and studio leaders will watch the performance of lower‑cost entries such as Clayface and Lanterns for signs the DCU’s strategy can be steadied.