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Superman Overcomes Culture-War Disputes to Soar at Box Office

Box office momentum remains strong despite ongoing partisan clashes over the film’s immigrant theme plus a Trump-as-Superman White House meme after record $22.5 million previews, a $56.5 million opening day.

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Overview

  • The White House’s official X account posted an AI-generated meme of President Trump in Superman’s suit with slogans like “Truth, Justice, and The American Way” timed to the film’s debut.
  • Right-wing commentators including Ben Shapiro and Jesse Watters criticized James Gunn’s immigrant-framed portrayal, labeling the reboot “woke.”
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom’s press office described Superman as “an undocumented immigrant,” eliciting a response from CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott highlighting recent juvenile border apprehensions.
  • The film set a personal record for Gunn with $22.5 million in U.S. Thursday previews and generated $56.5 million on opening day, marking the second largest single-day take of 2025.
  • Industry trackers now forecast a $120 million to $150 million domestic opening weekend, buoyed by strong audience reception and positive advance returns.