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'Supergirl' flop raises questions about superhero fatigue, sexism
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July 4, 2026
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3:09Now PlayingSuperhero movies used to dominate Hollywood, but this year's potential tentpole 'Supergirl' ended up as a huge flop at the box office. So was it a weak script, superhero fatigue, or sexism that was her kryptonite? NBC News' Steve Patterson explains.
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