Hollywood is freaking out now..

The Supergirl movie has underperformed at the box office, triggering sharp criticism regarding DC Studios' leadership, hiring practices, and the handling of established fan-favorite actors.

• Box office failure — The film opened to $36 million domestically, which is lower than the openings for Morbius and The Marvels .

• Financial projections — Given the $170 million production budget, the studio is estimated to lose roughly $100 million on the project [00:21].

• Questionable strategy — Executives claimed the result is just one part of a "broader long-term strategy," but critics argue this approach neglects brand health and ignores audience sentiment [00:41].

• Hiring controversy — There is pushback regarding the writer’s qualifications, with claims that the selection was based on nepotism or gender rather than a proven track record [02:05].

• Superman departure — The studio was accused of a "bait and switch" after initially announcing Henry Cavill's return, only to fire him shortly after to move in a new direction [03:47].

• Cavill’s professionalism — Despite the messy exit, James Gunn noted that Cavill acted as a gentleman and asked to announce his own departure [04:06].

• How did James Gunn explain the decision to move on from Henry Cavill as Superman?

• What comparisons did critics make between Supergirl and other franchise films?