Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' on Track to Nearly Double 'Supergirl''s Opening Weekend Box Office

Disney and Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' is projected to dominate the domestic box office in its second weekend, earning an estimated $80 to $90 million, while DC Studios' 'Supergirl' is expected to open with a relatively modest $47 to $50 million, according to two industry reports. The animated sequel's strong hold reflects enduring family audience demand, whereas the debut of DC's latest superhero entry underscores the challenges facing the studio's revamped slate under James Gunn and Peter Safran.

Variety reported that 'Supergirl', starring Milly Alcock as Superman's cousin, earned $7.8 million in Thursday previews, with a global preview total of $13 million. Deadline noted that the film is the second DC Studios production overseen by Gunn and Safran, following last summer's 'Superman', which opened to $125 million domestically. The outlet also drew comparisons to previous DC misfires, including 'The Flash', which debuted to $55 million.

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Deadline'Toy Story 5' Poised for $90M Second Weekend as 'Supergirl' Opens to Projected $40M-$50M at Box OfficeVariety'Supergirl' Opens to $7.8 Million in Previews, Projected for $47-50 Million Weekend Debut

"It draws comparisons to previous DC releases like 'The Flash' ($55M opening) and mentions the challenges facing the new DC slate."

Deadline's analysis highlights the uphill climb for DC's new era after several underperforming titles. While 'Supergirl' is tracking ahead of some recent entries, it still trails the benchmark set by 'Superman' and faces stiff competition from Pixar's family powerhouse.

"The film is projected to make $47-50 million in its debut, but is expected to be outperformed by Disney and Pixar's 'Toy Story 5,' which is estimated to earn $80-90 million in its second weekend."

Variety's projection confirms that 'Toy Story 5' will likely earn nearly double what 'Supergirl' manages in its opening frame, a clear sign that brand loyalty and family appeal remain potent forces at the multiplex. For DC, the numbers suggest that rebuilding audience trust will take more than a few high-profile releases, even with a charismatic lead in Alcock.