{"id":247138,"date":"2026-06-19T02:17:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T02:17:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/19\/supergirl-early-social-media-reactions-plus-box-office-tracking-figures\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T02:17:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T02:17:45","slug":"supergirl-early-social-media-reactions-plus-box-office-tracking-figures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/19\/supergirl-early-social-media-reactions-plus-box-office-tracking-figures\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Supergirl&#8221; Early Social Media Reactions, Plus Box Office Tracking Figures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/Supergirl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">#Supergirl<\/a> is highly enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t quite have the resonance of Superman, but it acts as both a perfect companion and follow-up to that movie with better characters and more complex relationships. <\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also incredibly emotional, which makes the action hit even harder. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Mic27Q2jKu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/Mic27Q2jKu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GermainLussier\/status\/2067691316646232078?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">June 18, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8211; WB \/ DC moved the social media embargo release to today (6\/18), so early reactions are out, and mostly positive.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Reviewers praise Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa, the action, comparisons to &#8220;True Grit&#8221; and &#8220;Mad Max&#8221; (and GotG); cons include slow pace, obvious green screen at times that ruin immersion, a bland villain (writing, not performance), and some questionable adaptation choices<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; &#8220;Supergirl&#8221; releases June 26 and stars Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, and Jason Momoa. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">SUPERGIRL is everything I wanted it to be. Girls can be messy and that rules! Kara isn&#8217;t her cousin and I really loved how this movie makes that clear. She&#8217;s a different kind of hero and perfect in every way. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/38V5fP2MWd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/38V5fP2MWd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rachel Leishman (@RachelLeishman) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RachelLeishman\/status\/2067691316704870526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">June 18, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/Supergirl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">#Supergirl<\/a> channels the energy of Gunn\u2019s SUPERMAN while carving out its own identity. Surprisingly dark themes, MAD MAX vibes, and a JOHN WICK-style motivation drive the story. Milly Alcock shines, and Jason Momoa brings his trademark chaotic charm. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OoExPgB8Yx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/OoExPgB8Yx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Peter Gray (@ratedPDG) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ratedPDG\/status\/2067691360799576365?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">June 18, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Supergirl starts off as a slow burn, but once it finds its footing, it soars. Milly Alcock is incredibly relatable, bringing heart, vulnerability, and strength to Kara&#8217;s journey of embracing her imperfections and discovering the power within. The film balances emotional character\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3VZafVmvBK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/3VZafVmvBK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 WHO LET US OUT (@Wholetusout) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Wholetusout\/status\/2067691328251785716?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">June 18, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Unfortunately Supergirl is a mixed bag for me. As a fan of the comic, I was (perhaps) overly excited for the film adaptation. While Jason Momoa\u2019s Lobo &amp; Milly Alcock shine, some adaptation choices and a bland villain keep it from greatness. It&#8217;s, simply put, just fine. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/Supergirl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">#Supergirl<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4uDAvQmjYv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/4uDAvQmjYv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tessa Smith &#8211; Mama&#8217;s Geeky (@MamasGeeky) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MamasGeeky\/status\/2067691316868252152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">June 18, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/DCU_\/comments\/1u9g01k\/supergirl_social_media_reactions_megathread\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Click Here for &#8220;Supergirl&#8221; Social Media Reaction Megalist<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bonus Box Office Tracking News<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Pre-release tracking for SUPERGIRL has come down again, now sitting at $51M domestic for the 3-day opening, per NRG. SUPERMAN debuted to $125M last summer on much larger production and marketing budget.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Matthew Belloni (@MattBelloni) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MattBelloni\/status\/2067701165467324506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">June 18, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a name=\"cutid1-end\"\/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GermainLussier\/status\/2067691316646232078\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">SOURCE<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RachelLeishman\/status\/2067691316704870526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ratedPDG\/status\/2067691360799576365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">3<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Wholetusout\/status\/2067691328251785716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">4<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MamasGeeky\/status\/2067691316868252152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">5<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/DCU_\/comments\/1u9g01k\/supergirl_social_media_reactions_megathread\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">6<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MattBelloni\/status\/2067701165467324506\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">7<\/a> <\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com\/132491633.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>#Supergirl is highly enjoyable. It doesn&#8217;t quite have the resonance of Superman, but it acts as both a perfect companion and follow-up to that movie with better characters and more complex relationships. It&#8217;s also incredibly emotional, which makes the action hit even harder. pic.twitter.com\/Mic27Q2jKu \u2014 Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) June 18, 2026 &#8211; WB \/ DC [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":247139,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-247138","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-hollywood"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/247138","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=247138"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/247138\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/247139"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=247138"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=247138"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=247138"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}