Superman, Globally and Box Office
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Superman soars to $122 million opening under James Gunn
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"Superman is just the first step. Over the next year alone, DC Studios will introduce the films Supergirl and Clayface in theaters and the series Lanterns on HBO Max, all part of a bold ten-year plan," added Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav. "The DC vision is clear, the momentum is real, and I couldn't be more excited for what's ahead."
David Corenswet's film has leapt past Henry Cavill's Man of Steel to become the best-opening solo Superman movie ever.
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Glamsham on MSNSuperman’s Box Office Slump: James Gunn’s Film Takes a Hit, Earns Rs 28 Crore on Day 4James Gunn’s Superman, starring David Corenswet in the cape, has had an impressive start at the Indian box office, despite a noticeable dip in collections on its first Monday. The reboot has outperformed current Bollywood releases and is already among the top-performing Hollywood films of 2025 in India.
James Gunn's Superman experienced a significant drop in India box office earnings on its first Monday, earning an estimated Rs 2.25 crore. Despite a strong opening weekend totaling Rs 26 crore, the film's Monday numbers reflect a typical weekday slowdown.
Superman's return to theatres has been met with enthusiasm, especially in India, where it has quickly climbed the box office charts. The film, directed by James Gunn and featuring David Corenswet, has earned Rs 31.
Also, it’s another great start for the summer box office, the second $100M+ opening after Lilo & Stitch ‘s $146M. Superman cost before P&A $225M net. Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel opened to $116.6M back in 2013, unadjusted for inflation.
DC fans have hilariously thanked former “Black Adam” actor Dwayne Johnson for James Gunn’s “Superman” success, which opened nationally in theaters Friday and raked in the year’s best box office preview total with $22.5 million.
D irector James Gunn’s Superman reboot has delivered a mighty box office debut, signaling a powerful new start for DC Studios and Warner Bros. The film, starring David Corenswet