'Supergirl' Box Office Collapse Deepens as Sequel Falls Over 70% in Second Weekend

DC Studios' "Supergirl" is continuing to struggle at the box office, falling more than 70% in its second weekend after a disappointing $37.1 million opening the week prior — a steep drop that has quickly made the film one of the year's biggest theatrical disappointments.

The superhero film's second-weekend haul came in at under $10 million, bringing its domestic total to roughly $58 million and its worldwide gross to around $100 million against what industry estimates place as a budget well north of $150 million once marketing costs are included.

Industry analysts have pointed to a broader challenge facing superhero films built around lesser-known characters. Recent hits like "Superman" and this year's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" have leaned on instantly recognizable heroes, while films centered on characters with a smaller built-in fan base — including "Supergirl" and last year's "Thunderbolts" — have struggled to find the same box office traction.

DC Studios leadership has publicly acknowledged the underperformance, expressing disappointment that the film fell short of internal expectations. The stumble adds pressure on the studio as it continues to build out its slate under its current creative leadership, with future DC releases likely to face extra scrutiny in the wake of "Supergirl's" rough run.

Despite the domestic struggles, the film's stronger performance overseas means it isn't a total loss for the studio, though the gap between expectations and results has already reignited debate over which DC characters are ready to headline their own theatrical features.