Box Office: ‘Supergirl’ Takes Off With $7.8 Million in Previews
Supergirl's theatrical debut sees strong initial earnings despite a stark divide between critical reception and audience scores.
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Supergirl earned $18 million on its opening day. The film faced criticism regarding its script and feminist themes, and audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes differed from critic reviews.
Epilogue added 14d ago, after coverage quieted.
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However, the film's reception is polarized, with Yahoo reporting a significant difference between the Rotten Tomatoes audience score and critics' views. Coverage from Time Magazine and The Atlantic is highly critical, describing the film as "dull, dispiriting" and claiming it "crashes and burns." Meanwhile, Yahoo highlights criticism directed at James Gunn regarding the film's script, contrasting it with his previous promises that "storytelling is king." Future developments center on whether the audience's positive reception can offset the critical backlash described by Salon.com and other outlets.
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Quick answers
How much did Supergirl earn on its opening day?
According to Variety, the film earned $18 million on its opening day.
What is the critical consensus on the film?
Critical reception is negative, with Time Magazine calling it a "fake-feminist movie" and The Atlantic stating the movie "crashes and burns."
Why is James Gunn being criticized?
Yahoo reports that Gunn is being called out for the film's "worst script" following his assertions that "storytelling is king."
Coverage (7)
- Why the DC Universe won't let "Supergirl" win Salon.com · 24d ago
- Box Office: ‘Supergirl’ Flies to $18 Million on Opening Day Variety · 24d ago
- Supergirl’s Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Tells a Very Different Story Than Critics Yahoo · 25d ago
- James Gunn Called Out for Supergirl’s ‘Worst Script’ After ‘Storytelling Is King’ Promise Yahoo · 25d ago
- Supergirl’s Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Tells a Very Different Story Than Critics Yahoo · 25d ago
- 'Supergirl' Is a Dull, Dispiriting, Fake-Feminist Movie Time Magazine · 25d ago
- The Superhero Movie That Crashes and Burns The Atlantic · 25d ago
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