DC Studios' Peter Safran Defends Strategy After Supergirl Opens Below Projections at $38M
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Ryan Gajewski
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DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran expressed confidence in the studio's strategy despite the Supergirl film opening below expectations with $38 million domestically (vs. projected $50 million). The Milly Alcock-led superhero movie debuted from Warner Bros., and Safran defended the creative direction he and James Gunn laid out in early 2023, acknowledging that not every film will be a hit but emphasizing long-term vision over individual box office results.
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· 1 pulledThe executive, who leads the company with James Gunn, told the New York Times on Sunday that he remains confident of the strategy and slate that the pair laid out in early 2023, shortly after assuming their roles.
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