Box Office: ‘Supergirl’ Takes Off With $7.8 Million in Previews

"Supergirl" earned $7.8 million in Thursday previews at the domestic box office, according to Warner Bros. The DC Studios film, which is the follow-up to "Superman," also generated $13 million globally in its preview screenings. Milly Alcock stars as Supergirl, Superman's cousin, in the movie directed by Andy Muschietti. The film's performance in previews positions it for a strong opening weekend. "Supergirl" is the latest installment in DC Studios' slate of films aimed at revitalizing the superhero franchise. The studio hopes this film will build on the momentum from previous releases and attract a broad audience to theaters.