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Gunn’s 'Superman' Soars to $56 Million Opening Day, Eyes $115 Million Weekend

Positive audience and critic response has fueled global momentum and drawn notice for its immigrant allegory and White House-altered Trump poster.

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Overview

  • It made $56 million domestically (including $21 million from Thursday previews) and $97 million globally on its opening day.
  • It is projected to earn over $115 million during its domestic opening weekend, marking a high-water mark for DC under Gunn and Safran.
  • It holds an 82% Rotten Tomatoes critic score, a 94% audience rating and matched the A- CinemaScore of 2013’s Man of Steel.
  • The film’s immigrant allegory and a White House-shared poster featuring President Trump wearing Superman’s suit have generated political conversation.
  • It kickstarts the new DC Universe by introducing Mr. Terrific, Hawkgirl, Green Lantern Guy Gardner and hinting at Supergirl’s future.