Overview
- The film, which opened wide June 26, earned about $37–38 million domestically and roughly $67–68 million worldwide on its opening weekend.
- Reports cite a production budget around $170–186 million plus about $120 million in marketing, sending the break‑even target into the roughly $300–$375 million range and magnifying projected losses.
- Analysts say middling reviews (mid‑50s on Rotten Tomatoes) and a B‑ CinemaScore have weakened word‑of‑mouth, and a crowded summer slate and low mainstream recognition for Supergirl depressed ticket demand.
- DC Studios co‑CEO Peter Safran called the result a single setback in a long‑term plan and pointed to lower‑budget films and successful DC TV shows as ways to reduce future risk.
- Unnamed industry insiders are already questioning leadership and strategy at the relaunched DCU, but trades note that smaller projects such as the reported $40 million Clayface and HBO shows give Warner Bros. avenues to recover.