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This weekend, Disney and Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 5’<\/strong> continues to shine at the box office, expected to bring in over $70 million during its second weekend. Meanwhile, Warner Bros. and DC Studios’ new release, ‘Supergirl’<\/strong>, is projected to open at around $40 million<\/strong>, a significant dip considering its production budget falls between $170 million and $186 million<\/strong>. Experts suggest that superhero films may be losing some appeal due to mixed reviews of recent titles.<\/p>\n Globally, ‘Supergirl’<\/strong> is estimated to have a starting weekend total of about $75 million<\/strong>. So far, it has made around $11 million<\/strong> from 78 markets<\/strong> and 40,000 screens<\/strong>. The film received a B-<\/strong> on CinemaScore, which is lower than several other DC films like ‘The Flash’<\/strong> and ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.’<\/strong> Audience enthusiasm appears to be lacking, with only 52%<\/strong> of viewers indicating they would definitely recommend the film, a stark contrast to what\u2019s typically expected from summer blockbusters.<\/p>\n Demographics show that 59%<\/strong> of male viewers gave a low recommendation score of 45%<\/strong>, whereas 62%<\/strong> of female viewers were somewhat more positive about the film. Initially, expectations had set the opening for ‘Supergirl’<\/strong> above $50 million<\/strong>, reflecting the high hopes for its release.<\/p>\n As James Gunn and Peter Safran lead DC Studios in revamping the franchise, they face the challenge of connecting new titles like ‘Supergirl’<\/strong> with a wide array of audiences. The film adapts the graphic novel ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,’<\/strong> aiming to tell a different story from past versions of the character. However, early reactions point to some dissatisfaction, particularly with creative decisions made by director Craig Gillespie.<\/strong><\/p>\n Fan feedback from a press screening suggested that many were not impressed by the film’s stylistic references to movies like ‘Guardians of the Galaxy,’<\/strong> as well as the portrayal of its antagonist. Despite Jason Momoa\u2019s role as Lobo<\/strong>, some critics felt that the humor didn\u2019t quite hit the mark.<\/p>\n The challenges faced by ‘Supergirl’<\/strong> mirror a larger trend of hesitation surrounding female-led superhero films. This has been seen with films like ‘Captain Marvel,’<\/strong> which received mixed responses, contrasted with the success of ‘Wonder Woman.’<\/strong> Audience interest appeared varied; many fans attended primarily due to their loyalty to the franchise rather than a focus on lead actress Milly Alcock<\/strong>, who plays Kara Zor-El<\/strong>.<\/p>\n ‘Supergirl’<\/strong> opened just a year after ‘Superman’<\/strong> and ahead of the upcoming sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow,’<\/strong> which is set to release on July 9, 2027.<\/strong> The simultaneous release of ‘Toy Story 5’<\/strong> surely impacted ticket sales, especially in premium formats like IMAX, which made up 23%<\/strong> of total sales, with large premium screens at 26%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n A look into the audience demographics reveals diversity in viewers, but engagement was notably low among those aged 25 and under.<\/strong> Warner Bros. aimed to attract this younger female demographic through a marketing partnership with beauty brand Ulta.<\/strong> The different box office performances of ‘Supergirl’<\/strong> and ‘Toy Story 5’<\/strong> may lead to deeper insights into audience preferences and the strategies film studios use to draw in viewers.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Weekend Box Office Update: ‘Toy Story 5’ Leads, ‘Supergirl’ Faces Mixed Reviews This weekend, Disney and Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 5’ continues to shine at the box office, expected to bring in over $70 million during its second weekend. 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