‘Supergirl’ didn’t do well at the box office, earning much less than expected over the weekend. Peter Safran, the studio’s chairman and chief executive officer, has addressed the weaknesses.“While ‘Supergirl’ did not meet our box office expectations, it is just one part of a larger, long-term strategy at DC Studios that we remain committed to,” Safran said in an interview with the New York Times.
Early comparison of box office versus actual performance
Early projections had the film grossing just under $55 million from Friday through Sunday at the domestic box office, according to the New York Times. However, a weak start to the weekend, opening to $18.2 million, lowered forecasts as the week progressed. The final worldwide gross of $68 million fell short of expectations and revised estimates for the film’s opening weekend.
The actress starred as Kara Zor-El in the second film of the DC Universe reboot. Photo credit (Instagram)
The cast and characters of ‘Supergirl’
The film marks a new era for the studio, as actress Milly Alcock leads the project as the titular character. The supporting cast includes Matthias Schoenaerts playing Krem, David Corenswet reprising his role as Superman and Jason Momoa taking on the role of Lobo.
The actor joins the film as a much-loved antihero and is one of the biggest additions in the film. Photo credit (Instagram)
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly ahead of the film’s release, Alcock discussed her character’s struggles as she transitioned from the “Game of Thrones” series “House of the Dragon” to the blockbuster film.“The biggest battle he had to face was himself. There’s something to be found inside of him; there’s something incredible,” Alcock said. “I think the audience will feel that this is a great winner who shows who they are as opposed to who they are told to be. I think that’s really refreshing.”
More studios and more to come
‘Supergirl’ represents the second film in the rebooted universe, following ‘Superman’. The third installment in the studio’s portfolio is slated for October and will feature a blockbuster physical horror film called ‘Clayface’, showing a turnaround in the upcoming budget.