BGThe new superhero film 'Supergirl' failed to surpass 'Toy Story 5' in box office earnings, debuting second in North America's box office rankings. 'Toy Story 5', an animated film by Walt Disney, remained at number one with $70 million in domestic ticket sales and an additional $89.1 million internationally, totaling $585 million worldwide. 'Supergirl', directed by Craig Gillespie, was the second major film from James Gunn and Peter Safran, who lead DC Studios. Despite its production budget of $170 million, the film received poor reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a 'B-' rating from CinemaScore. Industry analysts noted a decline in superhero movie performance since the pandemic, with annual premieres decreasing and box office revenue dropping by approximately $3.5 billion annually compared to peak levels between 2017–2019. Meanwhile, other films like 'Jackass: Best and Last' and 'The Invite' had more modest but successful openings.
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