Supergirl Crashes at Box Office, Heads to Digital in Just 32 Days After Theatrical Release

DC Studios' ambitious reboot has suffered a major setback as Supergirl is making an unusually early jump to Premium Video on Demand (PVOD) following its disappointing theatrical run. Starring Milly Alcock in her first big screen outing as Kara Zor El, the superhero spectacle released worldwide on June 26, 2026 , but failed to generate the momentum Warner Bros. had hoped for. Just 32 days later, the film is heading to digital platforms in an effort to recover part of its massive investment.

Mounted on a reported production budget of around $170 million , excluding global marketing costs, Supergirl debuted with only about $38 million in North America and roughly $68 million worldwide during its opening weekend. The situation worsened after the film suffered a steep 74 percent second weekend drop , with trade analysts now projecting losses between $100 million and $120 million for Warner Bros. Discovery .

The disappointing performance is particularly significant because Supergirl is only the second theatrical film in James Gunn and Peter Safran's rebooted DC Universe , following the successful Superman . Industry observers believe the underwhelming response has reignited discussions about superhero fatigue, especially for films centered on lesser known comic book characters despite strong franchise branding.

To maximize revenue beyond theaters, Warner Bros. has officially scheduled the film's PVOD debut for July 28, 2026 . Fans will be able to rent or purchase the movie on Apple TV , Prime Video , Fandango at Home (Vudu) , and Google Play , making it one of the fastest digital turnarounds for a modern DC blockbuster. A streaming debut on Max is also expected later this year after the premium digital window concludes, although an official date has not yet been announced.

Directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira , Supergirl draws inspiration from Tom King and Bilquis Evely's acclaimed comic series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow . The film follows Kara Zor El on a darker, emotionally driven journey across the galaxy, presenting a far more battle scarred version of Superman's cousin than audiences have previously seen.

Besides Milly Alcock , the film features Jason Momoa in his highly anticipated DCU debut as the fan favorite antihero Lobo , along with Matthias Schoenaerts , Eve Ridley , David Krumholtz , Emily Beecham , and David Corenswet , who reprises his role as Superman .

While critics praised Milly Alcock's committed performance and Jason Momoa's scene stealing appearance as Lobo, many reviews criticized the screenplay, pacing, and emotional execution. The mixed reception, combined with intense competition from summer blockbusters, prevented the film from finding its footing at the global box office.