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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.

By · Published June 27, 2026  18:31 UTC · Updated July 7, 2026  01:12 UTC

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📍 Where it landed

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 106d ago, after coverage quieted.

Questions people are asking

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."

What happened

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 7 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 8.
  • Primary Driver: Supergirl's theatrical debut sees strong initial earnings despite a stark divide between critical reception and audience scores.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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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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