The performance highlights the continued dominance of major Hollywood franchises in Nigeria’s box office landscape, even as local productions steadily expand their audience share.
According to data obtained from the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), Comscore, and the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), the Warner Bros. release screened across 72 cinema locations nationwide and delivered a strong opening weekend before maintaining steady midweek earnings.
The film recorded a weekend gross of N44.88 million, with Saturday emerging as its strongest single day at N16.8 million.
Beyond the weekend surge, Supergirl maintained relatively stable weekday performance, earning N4.59 million on both Monday and Tuesday, followed by N4.05 million on Wednesday and N4.69 million on Thursday. Its seven-day cumulative weekly gross stood at N62.79 million, with a flash total of N66.9 million.
Industry analysts say the result underscores the enduring appeal of superhero films in Nigeria, particularly titles tied to established intellectual properties from major studios.
The film is the second instalment in the rebooted DC Universe (DCU), part of Warner Bros.’ broader strategy to rebuild its interconnected superhero franchise under DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran.
A Reimagined Take on Supergirl
Directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira, Supergirl stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, alongside a supporting cast that includes Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, David Corenswet, and Jason Momoa.
Unlike earlier screen adaptations of the character, the 2026 version presents a darker and more emotionally driven storyline, following Kara Zor-El on a galaxy-spanning mission of vengeance. The film draws inspiration from the acclaimed comic series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King and Bilquis Evely.
Produced on an estimated budget between $170 million and $186 million, the film reflects Warner Bros.’ continued heavy investment in rebuilding the DC cinematic universe with high-production-value storytelling and global appeal.
“Supergirl follows Kara Zor-El on a revenge-driven journey across the galaxy,” industry materials note, positioning the film as a more mature and expansive interpretation of the character.
Nigerian Market Shows Strong Appetite for Superhero Films
The film’s strong debut continues a trend of robust Nigerian box office performance for DC Studios’ rebooted universe. Its predecessor, Superman (2025), set a high benchmark in the market with an opening weekend of N133.7 million.
Despite disruptions at the time—including the temporary closure of several Lagos cinemas due to local elections—Superman went on to gross N338.9 million within three weeks, ranking among the highest-performing films of 2025 in Nigeria.
It also outperformed Captain America: Brave New World, which opened with N108.1 million, reinforcing the strong local appetite for superhero franchises.
With Supergirl opening to N66.9 million in its first week, expectations are now rising around whether the film can replicate or extend the performance trajectory of Superman as Warner Bros. and DC Studios continue expanding their revamped cinematic universe under James Gunn and Peter Safran.
The coming weeks will be key in determining whether the film sustains momentum or follows the typical front-loaded earnings pattern seen with major blockbuster releases in the Nigerian market.