I think it's a mix of reasons, the biggest one obviously being the movie is mediocre. But I think the other big reason is that Supergirl just isn't a franchise most people care about. People would flock to the cinema for Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, maybe even Aquaman because he's better known. But a story about Superman's sister running around in space? Ehhhh...

[–] ulkesh@piefed.social 10 points 2 days ago

Yep, I think we're both correct. https://www.pewresearch.org/chart/domestic-ticket-sales-plunged-during-the-pandemic-and-still-havent-recovered/

To add another reason, Hollywood producers seem quite keen to rehash the same movie or type of movie over and over. They remake movies literally multiple times. And they have nearly zero original movie ideas that they promote. Sure, superhero movies since Iron Man has done fairly well -- because the comic book nerds finally grew up and have their own money to spend. But that isn't going to last, especially in this post-pandemic, greed-ridden, unregulated economy.

None of this should be a surprise to any studio exec or producer.

[–] hirihit640@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I think people don't care as much about franchise anymore either. Obsession is projected to do better than Supergirl, and at a fraction of the budget.

People just want good movies.

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Sister thought she his cousin?

[–] popcar2@piefed.ca 1 points 2 days ago

Oh yeah you're right