DC Studios is gearing up to release “Supergirl” on June 26, with Milly Alcock starring as the beloved superhero and Craig Gillespie directing. In the weeks leading up to its release, box office tracking has continued to trend downward for the $175 million film. Now, just days before its theatrical release, the movie has received a “rotten” score on Rotten Tomatoes, with most reviews overwhelmingly negative.
DC Studios lifted the review embargo for “Supergirl” on June 24. As of this writing, the follow-up to James Gunn‘s “Superman” has an unimpressive 59% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This is based on 99 professional reviews of the film.
This puts the movie just barely in the “certified rotten” distinction of scores, which means that once more people see the film, the score could improve. Additionally, it’s likely the audience score will surpass the critical score on the platform.
For comparison, according to Movie Web, “Superman” debuted on Rotten Tomatoes with a much higher 91% rating in July 2025. Notably, David Corenswet, who played Clark Kent in the film, makes a cameo in “Supergirl,” following her appearance in his movie.
Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About The Movie
Regarding the “Supergirl” movie reviews, most critics praise Alcock’s portrayal of the character as well as the performances of the other actors in the film, including Jason Momoa. However, it seems the problems most have center around the story itself as well as the screenplay.
One critic, Donald Clarke from The Irish Times, gave the movie a negative review, saying, “Supergirl is certainly more endurable than James Gunn’s nauseating 2025 take on Superman, but most things that don’t give you pleurisy can reasonably make that claim.”
Calum Cooper from Cinerama Film said, “It’s a fatally bland experience. A terrific lead performance and compelling themes carry it some distance, but not enough to evade its conflicting aesthetic choices and tired story.”
Dan Murrell also reviewed the film, saying, “It’s a fatally bland experience. A terrific lead performance and compelling themes carry it some distance, but not enough to evade its conflicting aesthetic choices and tired story.”
Lastly, Grace Randolph from Beyond the Trailer stated of “Supergirl,” “A big disappointment after Gunn’s excellent ‘Superman’ last year. ‘Supergirl’ inexplicably throws fantastic source material in the trash – the comic ‘Woman of Tomorrow’ – in exchange for a watered-down version of ‘GotG,’ ‘The Marvels,’ and ‘Mad Max.’”
Some Fans Are Still Defending ‘Supergirl’
Despite the bad reviews for “Supergirl,” many fans who planned to see the film still have plans to do so. Notably, some are comparing it to “Michael,” which debuted with abysmal reviews from critics but was beloved by fans and is now among the most successful films of the year.
One person said on X, “Ignoring supergirl reviews until after I see it tomorrow night, and then I’ll weigh in. Until then, not joining this toxic online discourse.” Another person defended it, writing, “The supergirl reviews don’t surprise me at all, these bozos do the same thing for every female-led superhero movie.”
Lastly, another moviegoer shared their opinion, stating, “I’m not the type of person to take reviews as gospel, and I fully intend on seeing it myself before I make any sort of judgment, but these early ‘Supergirl’ reviews are making me fall to my knees.”
‘Supergirl’ Is Predicted To Flop At The Box Office
As mentioned, “Supergirl” reportedly has a production budget of $175 million, which means it has a massive break-even point when factoring in the marketing budget and other costs. According to Comic Book Movie, the film was initially tracking to bring in about $47 million to $60 million in its first weekend.
Unfortunately, that figure has continued to decrease. According to Deadline, the movie is now predicted to open with $40 million to $50 million. If true, this would mean the big-budget superhero film will miss the top spot at the weekend box office, with “Toy Story 5” claiming it for a second weekend.
Milly Alcock Recently Revealed The Most Challenging Thing About ‘Supergirl’
Alcock recently interviewed with Entertainment Tonight while on the red carpet at the “Supergirl” premiere. During the brief chat, she was asked about the most challenging aspect of getting into character for the movie.
According to her, “I just think the whole stake and weight of having to hold up this version of Supergirl is probably the most intimidating part, and all the press has been very new and exciting and wonderful.” After that, she called her casting an “honor and a privilege,” saying she’s “really blessed to be playing Supergirl.”
“Supergirl” arrives in movie theaters on June 26, with some advance screenings the day before.
