“Supergirl” and “Jackass: Best and Last” fly into theaters this weekend, but neither will pose a threat to “Toy Story 5” on box office charts.
“Supergirl” is expected to earn $47 million to $50 million in its debut, while “Jackass” is targeting a launch around $10 million to $12 million from 2,800 theaters. “Toy Story 5” will tower above those titles in North America with the animated Pixar sequel estimated to bring in $80 million to $90 million in its sophomore outing.
“Supergirl” is the follow-up to last summer’s “Superman,” which rebooted the Warner Bros. DC Universe under the direction of James Gunn and Peter Safran. That film, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, ignited to $125 million and ended its run with $618 million, a promising enough tally amid the overall decline of comic book adaptations. While “Superman” had the benefit of centering on one of the most recognizable heroes of all time, “Supergirl” focuses on his cousin Kara Zor-El, who isn’t quite as recognizable to the average moviegoer. “Supergirl” carries a price tag of $170 million, not including worldwide marketing expenses. Although the intergalactic adventure was less expensive than “Superman,” which cost $225 million, “Supergirl” needs to resonate with audiences young and old to justify its hefty budget.
