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DC's 'Supergirl' Sets HBO Max Streaming Date After Box Office Stumble
Sep 3, 2026
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About Supergirl
Supergirl is a live-action superhero feature film based on DC comic books, starring Milly Alcock as the lead character. The comic book adaptation also features actor David Krumholtz among its cast, with the project produced and distributed under Warner Bros. and DC Studios.
The blockbuster project made its global theatrical premiere on June 26, 2026. Despite a reported production budget of $175 million, the film experienced a difficult commercial run in movie theaters worldwide, bringing in a disappointing total of $126 million at the global box office over the course of the summer.
Following its lukewarm reception in multiplexes, the movie made a rapid pivot to digital platforms and home viewing. Warner Bros. set the subscription streaming debut for Supergirl on HBO Max for Thursday, September 10, 2026, less than three months after its cinema debut, with a linear HBO cable broadcast scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
- Coverage of Supergirl centers on its quick windowing shift to digital streaming following a disappointing theatrical launch. Analysis emphasizes the financial gap between its reported $175 million budget and its $126 million worldwide gross. Secondary reporting connects the movie to high-profile cast members making headlines in entertainment news.
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Warner Bros. announced a September 10, 2026 streaming release on HBO Max for Supergirl following its box office stumble.
DC's 'Supergirl' Sets HBO Max Streaming Date After Box Office Stumble
Supergirl: your questions
When did Supergirl premiere in movie theaters?
Supergirl premiered worldwide in movie theaters on June 26, 2026.
When is Supergirl streaming on HBO Max?
The film makes its streaming debut on HBO Max on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
How much money did Supergirl earn at the box office?
Supergirl earned $126 million globally against a reported production budget of $175 million.
Who stars in the Supergirl movie?
Milly Alcock stars in the lead role, with David Krumholtz also featuring in the film's cast.