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Superman Nears $600 Million as Early PVOD Tops Charts, Man of Steel Mark Unlikely

An early digital release points to limited remaining theatrical upside.

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SUPERMAN No Longer Stands A Chance Of Beating MAN OF STEEL At The Worldwide Box Office

Overview

  • The global total sits around $596 million as of Aug. 20, with the film expected to clear $600 million within days.
  • Roughly 56%–57% of revenue has come from North America, reflecting softer international play compared to past superhero tentpoles.
  • Warner Bros. launched PVOD on Aug. 15 while the film was still in theaters, and it reached No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes movies chart.
  • Trade coverage now broadly projects the film will finish below 2013’s Man of Steel at about $670 million worldwide.
  • Conflicting budget figures—reports around $225 million versus filings implying costs above $363 million—keep profitability assessments uncertain.