‘Supergirl’ Buzz Is Fading Fast From Box Office Projections To Critic Impressions
Forbes • • entertainment
Key Points:
- James Gunn’s upcoming Supergirl film is a critical project for the new DC Universe (DCU), marking the character Kara's biggest live-action film debut despite previous TV appearances.
- Early box office projections for Supergirl have dropped to $50-$55 million domestically, significantly below Superman's $125 million debut and far from ideal for launching the new DCU.
- Social media and early critic impressions are mixed, praising Milly Alcock’s performance but criticizing the villain, directing, and overall tone, leading to a general lack of excitement.
- The film’s success is crucial, as a mediocre box office showing could place more pressure on Gunn’s next DCU film, Man of Tomorrow, and other projects like the horror-themed Clayface to revitalize the franchise.
- While critical reviews and audience scores are pending, the current buzz suggests Supergirl may struggle to match the impact of previous DC superhero films, posing challenges for the future of the DCU.
