Supergirl Builds Early Momentum With Strong Box Office Tracking Ahead of June Debut

DC Studios appears poised for another major theatrical launch as Supergirl begins generating encouraging early buzz ahead of its June 26 release. The upcoming superhero adventure from DC Studios and Warner Bros. entered three-week box office tracking on Thursday, with industry forecasts pointing to an opening weekend north of $55 million domestically. While marketing efforts are only beginning to intensify, the early indicators suggest strong audience interest in the latest chapter of DC’s evolving cinematic universe. Ticket sales officially begin on Wednesday for the film, directed by Craig Gillespie and based on Tom King and Bilquis Evely’s acclaimed graphic novel Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow . The project stars Milly Alcock, best known for her breakout role in House of the Dragon , as Kara Zor-El, bringing a fresh interpretation of the iconic heroine to the big screen. One of the most notable signs of the film’s early strength comes from its unaided awareness numbers — a key tracking metric that measures how many people mention a movie without being prompted. According to early polling, awareness levels are remarkably balanced across male and female audiences, both under and over the age of 25. Even more significantly, overall unaided awareness is currently running ahead of several recent comic book and franchise releases, including Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu , Thunderbolts , and Shazam! . Industry observers caution that these figures do not yet fully reflect presale activity, meaning audience demand could rise further once ticket purchases are factored into tracking models. The film’s latest trailer has also generated conversation among fans due to the prominent presence of Lobo, the foul-mouthed antihero portrayed by Jason Momoa. The casting marks a notable shift for Momoa, who previously headlined DC’s Aquaman franchise before taking on the fan-favorite intergalactic bounty hunter. DC Looking to Extend Superman Success The strong early outlook for Supergirl comes at a crucial time for DC Studios chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran, who have been overseeing the company’s ambitious creative reboot. Their new era officially launched last summer with Gunn’s Superman , which opened to an impressive $125 million domestically before finishing its theatrical run with $354.2 million in North America and $618.7 million worldwide. The film’s success helped restore confidence in the DC brand after several years of inconsistent box office performances. With Supergirl now following as one of the next major entries in the franchise roadmap, studio executives will be hoping the character can build on the momentum established by Superman and further solidify audience investment in the new DC Universe. Jackass Sequel Targets Counterprogramming Audience Sharing the release corridor with Supergirl is Paramount’s Jackass: Best and Last , which is currently tracking toward a $13 million opening weekend. The comedy sequel is reportedly drawing its strongest interest from men under 25 and is pacing slightly behind 2022’s Jackass Forever , which debuted to $23.1 million. Despite the softer projection, the franchise remains a proven global performer. The four core Jackass films have collectively earned more than $416 million worldwide. Meanwhile, Paramount is already enjoying box office success with Miramax’s Scary Movie , which is expected to top the domestic box office this weekend with an opening exceeding $40 million. As summer movie season heats up, all eyes will be on whether Supergirl can translate its promising early awareness into ticket sales and continue DC Studios’ recent winning streak at the global box office.