DC Studios' Supergirl has become one of the year's biggest box office disappointments, but as the film struggles in cinemas, a fierce debate has emerged over whether misogyny, creative turmoil or simple audience fatigue is to blame.
The Milly Alcock-led superhero film opened to an estimated $38 million in North America and about $68 million worldwide, despite a reported production budget of approximately $170 million before marketing costs. The disappointing launch has fuelled criticism of DC Studios' reboot plans while also sparking online arguments over whether the film's poor performance has been unfairly blamed on sexism rather than its creative shortcomings.
