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Superman Reboot Debuts to Robust Box Office as White House-Altered Trump Poster Draws Backlash

James Gunn’s reboot has topped $100 million globally before its first weekend, buoyed by an immigrant allegory that resonates with audiences

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Overview

  • Superman opened in US theaters on July 11 with $56 million in first-day grosses and is projected to earn over $115 million domestically and $210 million globally in its opening weekend.
  • In India, the film collected Rs 7 crore on its opening day, ranking it among the top three Hollywood openers of 2025.
  • An AI-generated White House post on July 10 depicting President Trump in Superman’s suit with slogans like “A Trump Presidency. Truth. Justice. The American Way.” drew widespread online criticism.
  • Critics gave it an 82% “certified fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and audiences awarded it a 94% score on the same site along with an A− CinemaScore.
  • Warner Bros. has not announced a streaming date, but the film is expected to arrive on HBO Max later this year.