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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 Piney Point
For moviegoers in Piney Point Village , the underwhelming performance of "Supergirl" may mean fewer blockbuster options at local theaters in the future. As the box office for superhero movies continues to decline, with a notable downturn in female-fronted films, it's possible that studios will be more cautious in greenlighting similar projects. This could impact the variety of films shown at theaters in the Houston area, including those near Piney Point Village. The shift in consumer interest and the changing landscape of the film industry may also influence the types of movies that get made and distributed, potentially affecting the local entertainment options available to residents. With Warner Bros. Discovery's impending acquisition by Paramount Skydance, it will be interesting to see how this merger affects the types of films that get produced and released, and how that in turn impacts local movie theaters and audiences.
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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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