Supergirl Soars to No. 1 on Fandango at Home: A Digital Triumph for the DC Universe
Supergirl faced challenges in theaters but found success online. After its digital release, the movie quickly rose to the top of the premium video-on-demand chart on Fandango at Home. Despite its underwhelming box office performance, Supergirl's strong showing online indicates a growing audience interest.
During the week of July 27-August 2, Supergirl claimed the No. 1 spot on Fandango at Home's chart, surpassing other popular titles like Disclosure Day and Scary Movie (2026) – Extended Cut. The Supergirl & Superman 2-Film Collection also made it to the Top 10, landing at No. 10.
While Supergirl struggled to make an impact in theaters, earning only $124 million worldwide against a $170 million production budget, its digital debut was swift. The movie premiered online just 32 days after its theatrical release, marking one of the fastest digital releases for a recent DC film.
Although digital success doesn't directly translate to box office performance, Supergirl's No. 1 position on Fandango at Home suggests that the movie is resonating with audiences who may have missed it during its limited theatrical run.
Directed by Craig Gillespie, Supergirl stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El and Jason Momoa as Lobo, with a supporting cast that includes Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and David Corenswet. The film follows Kara's intergalactic journey alongside Krypto as she aids a young ally seeking vengeance.
Receiving mixed reviews, Supergirl holds a 53% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences have responded more positively, giving it a 73% Popcornmeter score. Despite its theatrical struggles, Supergirl's digital success signals a promising future for the DCU film in the online realm.