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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 Houston / 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 Magnolia News
The poor performance of "Supergirl" at the box office has implications for the local economy in Magnolia , where many residents commute to Houston for work and entertainment. With the film industry being a significant contributor to the Houston area's economy, a downturn in superhero movie releases and box office performance could potentially impact local businesses that cater to moviegoers, such as theaters and restaurants. The fact that "Toy Story 5" dominated the box office with $70 million in domestic ticket sales, while "Supergirl" opened with a disappointing $38 million, suggests that family-friendly animated films may be a more reliable draw for local audiences. As Warner Bros. Discovery prepares for its acquisition by Paramount Skydance, it will be worth watching how this affects the types of films produced and released in the future, and how this may impact the local entertainment landscape in Magnolia and the surrounding Houston area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / 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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