Overview

• The film earned $217 million worldwide in its opening weekend, including $122 million domestically and $95 million from international markets, against a reported $225 million production budget.
• It delivered one of the summer’s strongest debuts despite falling just short of industry forecasts.
• Critics have praised its optimistic and playful tone, reflected in an 82% Rotten Tomatoes score and positive audience feedback.
• As the first installment in the interconnected DC Studios slate, Superman will guide the creative direction of upcoming films under James Gunn and Peter Safran.
• Its opening weekend haul surpassed the $211 million total of Henry Cavill’s Immortals and builds momentum ahead of Marvel’s Fantastic Four release.