Failed to take flight: it has been revealed how much Warner Bros. lost on “Supergirl”

After failing in theaters, the film performed quite well on digital charts.

Warner Bros. lost $135 million on “Supergirl,” Page Six reports, citing its sources. The publication does not disclose its calculation methodology, but the film’s financial performance speaks for itself: against a $170 million production budget and marketing expenses estimated by Hollywood media at another $120 million, the movie grossed about $126 million at the worldwide box office.

A successful digital release could partially offset the losses. “Supergirl” became available for purchase and rent on July 28, just 32 days after its theatrical release. In the Fandango at Home weekly chart for the period from July 27 to August 2, the film took first place in revenue. On iTunes, the movie also topped the daily rankings several times.

The failure of “Supergirl” became one of the reasons for Skydance’s dissatisfaction with the work of James Gunn and Peter Safran, who lost their positions as heads of DC Studios. As The Hollywood Reporter wrote, the new leadership considered the film’s results a disaster. Even from the profitable “Superman,” which grossed $618 million at the worldwide box office, Skydance expected a greater financial return and cultural resonance.