All eyes are still on the box office results for James Gunn’s Superman reboot, with the financial earnings of the first big-screen DCU outing expected to decide the future of the fledgling franchise. While debate rages on regarding whether Superman has been the success the studio hoped for, it’s slowly becoming harder and harder for the naysayers (largely Snyder fans) to keep up the facade that Gunn’s take on the Man of Steel has not done exactly what it needed to do.
The latest box office reports reveal that Superman is more than keeping up with its comic book counterparts over at Marvel, having now grossed $406.8 globally in a huge win for the superhero outing. After dropping a less-than-expected 54% over the weekend, matching that of the MCU’s hugely successful Deadpool & Wolverine, Superman picked up another $57.2 million, totalling a 10-day domestic tally of $235 million, according to THR.
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While the domestic success is now undeniable, Superman has struggled somewhat overseas. As the character sadly often does. The reboot grossed an extra $45.2 million for an international tally of $171.8 million, all of which brings the current total $406.8 worldwide, which means DC and Warner Bros. have now passed Disney “to rank No. 1 in domestic marketshare for the year to date.”
On top of that, not only has Superman now beaten Marvel’s Thunderbolts* and its total gross of $383 million globally, but it is also all set to surpass Captain America: Brave New World’s worldwide total of $415 million and thus become the highest-grossing superhero movie of 2025 so far.
‘Superman’ Has Sealed the Fate of the DCU
While there will forever be those eager to see James Gunn’s Superman fail, the reboot has clearly done what the filmmaker intended it to do. Not only has Superman seen huge success at the domestic box office, it has also been well-received by both critics and audiences alike. The reboot now stands at a “certified fresh” 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, as well as being “verified hot” on the audiences’ Popcornmeter at a hugely impressive 93%. Clearly, Superman brought hope back to the DC cinematic universe, with audiences now eager to see what’s next.
Written and directed by James Gunn, Superman stars David Corenswet (Twisters, Hollywood) in the iconic role of Superman/Clark Kent alongside Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road, Nosferatu) as the villainous Lex Luthor. The comic book outing boasts an all-star ensemble cast as whole host of beloved DC characters, including Edi Gathegi (For All Mankind), Anthony Carrigan (Barry, Gotham), Nathan Fillion (The Suicide Squad), Isabela Merced (Alien: Romulus), Skyler Gisondo (Licorice Pizza, Booksmart), Sara Sampaio (At Midnight), María Gabriela de Faría (The Moodys), Wendell Pierce (Selma, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan), Alan Tudyk (Andor), Pruitt Taylor Vince (Bird Box), and Neva Howell (Greedy People). Superman is now out in theaters, and you can check out the official synopsis below.
When Superman gets drawn into conflicts at home and abroad, his actions are questioned, giving tech billionaire Lex Luthor the opportunity to get the Man of Steel out of the way for good. Will intrepid reporter Lois Lane and Superman’s four-legged companion, Krypto, be able to help him before it’s too late?
Superman
- Release Date
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July 9, 2025
- Runtime
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130 minutes
- Director
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James Gunn
- Producers
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Lars P. Winther, Nik Korda, Peter Safran
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