Superman opens to heroic $115M–$120M, marks DC’s biggest launch since Wonder Woman

James Gunn's upcoming superhero movie, Superman (2025), is the first installment of the DC Universe. Lois Lane is played by Rachel Brosnahan, while Clark Kent/Superman is portrayed by David Corenswet.

As billionaire Lex Luthor attempts to turn the world against Superman, the movie follows Superman as he attempts to establish himself as Earth's defender. The film blends action, emotion, and optimism, drawing inspiration from the comic All-Star Superman. It debuted on July 7, 2025, and was filmed in Georgia, Ohio, and Norway. The movie is now playing in theaters and has gotten great reviews from reviewers.

With an anticipated global premiere of more than $210 million, James Gunn's Superman is off to a terrific start. By Friday, the film had earned $96.5 million thanks to strong domestic and international sales.

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James Gunn's Superman is off to a strong start at the global box office. The picture has already grossed $96.5 million by Friday and is on course to gross more than $210 million globally by the conclusion of its first weekend. The film debuted in 78 international countries and is performing well domestically, earning $56.5 million in the United States, including $22.5 million from Thursday night previews.

The movie's worldwide total now stands at $40 million after earning an additional $21.5 million on Friday alone. Some nations are displaying remarkable figures. With a $3.6 million opening, the UK took first place with 66% of the local box office. With $3.8 million, Mexico did well, while Brazil came in second with $3 million. France and Australia both made significant contributions, each contributing $2.5 million.

However, the film has encountered certain hurdles in Asia. China, for example, took in only $2.4 million until Friday. The film's total is estimated to be a little over $11 million. South Korea's performance was low, but Superman still led the market. While these results are lower than predicted, they are unsurprising given current patterns in those locations.

Other markets had extremely good outcomes. Spain debuted with $1 million, becoming James Gunn's greatest debut in the country. Despite competition from future Japanese releases, Superman made $781,000, surpassing numerous other superhero flicks. The film also did well in Italy, the Philippines, and the UAE, frequently placing first on opening day.

Superman is expected to make between $115 million and $120 million at home. Since Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024, this is the first superhero movie to gross over $100 million in North America. The movie will surpass the opening of Man of Steel and become the greatest debut for a standalone Superman picture in history if it closes the weekend with more than $116.6 million, without accounting for inflation.

The film has received a favorable response from audiences and reviewers. It has a 94% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an A-CinemaScore. James Gunn directed and wrote the picture, which stars David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Superman is off to a fantastic start, with strong statistics and positive reviews, indicating a bright future for DC Studios' new cinematic world.