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In blow to DC Studios, 'Supergirl' is no match for 'Toy Story 5' at box office
By Jake Coyle, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 28, 2026
· 4 min read
In a setback for Warner Bros.′ revamped DC movie operations, “Supergirl” was absolutely no match for “Toy Story 5” at the box office, opening a distant second to the Pixar blockbuster. After a near-record debut for an animated movie, “Toy Story 5” remained No. 1 at the box office with $70 million...
Key takeaway ′ revamped DC movie operations, “Supergirl” was absolutely no match for “Toy Story 5” at the box office, opening a distant second to the Pixar blockbuster.
Why this matters in The Pearland
For Pearland residents who frequent local cinemas, the poor box office performance of "Supergirl" may signal a shift in the types of movies that will be shown in area theaters. With the superhero genre experiencing a downturn, theaters may need to adapt to show a more diverse range of films to attract audiences. This could be an opportunity for independent films or movies from smaller studios to gain more screen time in Pearland. Additionally, the change in consumer preferences may impact the types of movies that are produced in the future, which could have a ripple effect on the local film industry. As Warner Bros. Discovery prepares for its acquisition by Paramount Skydance, it will be interesting to see how this affects the types of movies that are made available to Pearland audiences. The local cinema scene may become more dynamic as a result, with a greater variety of films being shown to cater to changing viewer tastes.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? In a setback for Warner Bros.′ revamped DC movie operations, “Supergirl” was absolutely no match for “Toy Story 5” at the box office, opening a distant second to the Pixar blockbuster. After a near-record debut for an animated movie, “Toy Story 5” remained No. 1 at the box office with $70 million...
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