In blow to DC Studios, Supergirl is no match for Toy Story 5 at North American box office

Channel News Asia Monday 29 June 2026, 00:10 UTC 1 min read

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Supergirl has failed to lift off. It opened with US$38 million in US and Canadian theatres. It added US$30 million in overseas markets.

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