Supergirl Sets Digital Release Date After Disappointing Run in Theaters

Supergirl debuts in North America on Digital on July 28, after a disappointing run in theaters that saw just $121 million made at the global box office.

On July 28, Supergirl will be available at home on participating digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango, and more. The DC Universe movie then launches on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD on September 8.

Supergirl, which stars Milly Alcock in the dual role of Supergirl/Kara Zor-El, followed last year’s DCU kickstarter Superman, but failed to generate anywhere near as much interest from cinemagoers. It was deemed a box office bomb when it debuted to a global total of $68 million following its June 26 premiere. The Warner Bros. superhero movie reportedly had a $170 million production budget and $120 million marketing budget, suggesting the studio would need around $300 million just to break even. Supergirl didn’t come close to that milestone.

"While Supergirl didn’t meet our box office expectations," DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran told The New York Times following Supergirl's opening weekend, "it’s just one component of a broader, long-term strategy at DC Studios that we remain confident in."

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To that end, Lanterns is set to premiere on HBO Max in August, Clayface comes out in October, then Superman follow-up Man of Tomorrow hits theaters in 2027.

Alcock will play a significant role in Man of Tomorrow and beyond, DC Studios has said. Supergirl takes place after the events of Superman and sees her encounter other galactic characters like Lobo, played by Jason Momoa. As for Man of Tomorrow, all we really know about the movie is that Superman and supervillain Lex Luthor have to work together to combat the threat of Brainiac. But we can also expect to see the main cast from Superman return. With Supergirl’s involvement, could we see the Justice League finally take shape?

For more, you can check out IGN's 6/10 Supergirl review. You can also read about some behind-the-scenes details that suggest creative differences between DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn and director Craig Gillespie impacted the final product.

Supergirl Digital, 4K UHD, and Blu-ray contain over 90 minutes of bonus features including the following:

• The Making of Supergirl Consider Supergirl a “Hero’s Journey” for Milly Alcock. She transformed throughout the process of leading her first feature film. We watch as a fly-on-the-wall during key moments of production.
• Flying Off the Page Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, written by Tom King with art by Bilquis Evely, was the jumping off point for DC to adapt Supergirl into a film. We follow the comic authors, screenwriter Ana Nogueira, and filmmakers, as they make the leap from page to screen.
• Space is a Bad Neighborhood, Babe Explore with Production Designer Neil Lamont, as he takes us through the many worlds that Kara Zor-El steps into on her journey to hunt down Krem of the Yellow Hills.
• A Practical Legacy There are so many aliens and unique looks in this film that are literally out of this world! Legacy Effects and Peter Swords King explain the creative process behind this diverse group of creatures.
• Showdown at Evely Square Production spent a month filming this action set-piece. From stunt training, to crashing tanks, to classic superhero flying moments, this breaks down the making of an incredible action scene.
• The DC Dream: Lobo Jason Momoa has been outspoken over wanting to play Lobo for years, and now his time has come. Go behind the scenes as he transforms into this iconic and chaotic character.
• Mixtape for a Hero What does Supergirl, as a character, sound like? Director Craig Gillespie and Composer Claudia Sarne answer this question as they discuss the score for the film.
• You Are Here: A Supergirl Map of the Galaxy If you want to know more about all the planets visited in the film, check out this piece, narrated by Ruthye herself, actress Eve Ridley, to learn some more details, and enjoy the alien aesthetic of the film up close!
• Girl's Best Friend Krypto is Kara’s badly-behaved BFF and last connection to her home world of Krypton. We delve into their relationship and what makes it so special.
• Krypto Saves the Day: Coastal Catastrophe An animated short that tells the story of a fun day at the beach which goes sideways when some sneaky foes get between Krypto and his hot dog.
• Deleted Scenes

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