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James Gunn’s Superman Sets $700 Million Box Office Target Ahead of Summer Release

Insiders caution that resonating with Gen Z audiences is essential for the $225 million production to clear its steep profitability benchmarks.

David Corenswet as Superman in Superman: Legacy
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Overview

  • The film’s $225 million budget means Warner Bros. needs a $700 million global haul to declare it a success and at least $500 million to turn a profit.
  • To break the solo Superman record, the movie must exceed Man of Steel’s $667 million ticket sales and establish a new franchise benchmark.
  • Industry insiders say brand recognition alone may drive the title to roughly $500 million worldwide but strong Gen Z engagement will determine any further gains.
  • As the inaugural release in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s rebooted DC Universe, the film’s box office performance is seen as a key test of the new creative direction.
  • Superman flies into theaters on July 11, 2025, six weeks ahead of other summer tentpoles like Jurassic World: Rebirth and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, though insiders downplay their impact on its opening run.