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James Gunn’s Superman Tops $500 Million Worldwide, Breaks Domestic Record

Strong domestic reception validates DC Studios’ decade-long plan, with the film now aiming for a $600 million to $700 million total to break even

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Superman and The Fantastic Four The First Steps got the cash counters ringing at the box office this summer.
David Corenswet as Superman and Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm in "The Fantastic Four"
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Overview

  • Superman crossed the $500 million global mark in its third weekend, driven by a $24.9 million North American and $19.8 million international haul.
  • It became the highest-grossing solo Superman feature in North America, surpassing Zack Snyder’s 2013 Man of Steel with over $292 million.
  • The July 11 opening weekend of $125 million domestically narrowly outpaced Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which earned $117 million.
  • North American box office holds remain strong while international markets lag, a shortfall James Gunn attributes to lower character recognition and anti-American sentiment.
  • With a $225 million production budget plus $125 million in marketing, the film now needs $600 million to $700 million globally to recoup costs and underpin upcoming DCU projects.