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Superman Reboot Kicks Off DC’s New Era With $217 Million Box Office Debut

Strong reviews paired with a record solo-Superman opening bolster DC Studios’ franchise reboot plan

Superman stars David Corenswet, center, Rachel Brosnahan, left, and writer, director, and producer James Gunn pose with fans during the first stop of the Superman World Tour in Pasig city, Philippines on Thursday June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Cast members Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet attend a premiere for the film "Superman" at the TCL Chinese theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 7, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo
Superman sees box office success on its opening weekend.

Overview

  • The film opened to $122 million in U.S. and Canada ticket sales, ranking as 2025’s third-largest debut weekend.
  • It earned $95 million across 78 international markets, bringing its global opening total to $217 million.
  • The domestic launch surpassed 2013’s Man of Steel $116 million debut to become the highest opening for a solo Superman feature.
  • Produced on a $225 million budget with roughly $100 million spent on promotion, the film’s profitability will depend on sustained summer attendance.
  • Its strong start provides momentum for James Gunn and Peter Safran’s planned DC Studios slate, including Supergirl, Wonder Woman and Clayface projects.