‘Supergirl’ Takes Flight With $7.8 Million in Thursday Previews, Offering DC Studios an Encouraging Start

Milly Alcock’s debut as the Woman of Steel has taken flight, with Supergirl earning $7.8 million in Thursday night preview screenings.

DC Studios and Warner Bros. kicked off the film’s theatrical run on a high note as audiences turned out in strong numbers for the latest chapter in the rebooted DC Universe.

Director Craig Gillespie’s superhero adventure officially opened in theaters on Friday after delivering a solid preview performance. The early box office haul puts Supergirl in a strong position heading into its opening weekend, with industry analysts projecting a healthy debut despite the film’s mixed critical reception.

Supergirl gives Milly Alcock her first leading role as Kara Zor-El in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s reimagined DC Universe. Inspired by Tom King’s acclaimed Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic series, the film follows Kara on a darker, more emotional journey across the galaxy.

The cast also features Jason Momoa as the fan-favorite antihero Lobo, alongside Eve Ridley, Matthias Schoenaerts, David Krumholtz, and Emily Beecham.

Industry analysts expect Supergirl to earn between $47 million and $50 million during its domestic opening weekend. Although those projections fall below some earlier forecasts, the film’s strong preview performance highlights steady audience interest as DC Studios continues building on the momentum generated by last year’s Superman.

Warner Bros. has also begun rolling out the film in several major international markets, giving Supergirl an early boost worldwide.

Critics have delivered mixed reviews, with many praising Alcock’s breakout performance while criticizing the film’s storytelling and pacing. Even so, moviegoers continue to show strong interest, driving advance ticket sales and helping the film post an encouraging preview total.

Now, all eyes turn to audience reactions. Positive word of mouth could help Supergirl outperform expectations and establish Kara Zor-El as one of the key heroes in DC Studios’ new cinematic universe.

After a promising preview debut, Warner Bros. will look to Supergirl to maintain its momentum throughout the weekend and deliver another box office victory for the evolving DC Universe.