Overview

• With a domestic haul of $331 million and $579 million worldwide, Superman has overtaken Batman v Superman as the top-grossing DC title in North America.
• James Gunn dismissed claims that the film needs $650 million to break even, calling that figure “absolutely false” and stressing confidence in the new DC Studios model.
• Warner Bros. confirmed a digital debut on August 15 and a 4K/Blu-ray/DVD release on September 23, though an industry report suggests an unverified August 26 PVOD date.
• Discrepancies between Warner Bros.’ $225 million production budget, a $363 million Ohio tax-credit filing, and additional marketing spend continue to cloud the true break-even point.
• An 83% Rotten Tomatoes score and steady domestic holds have bolstered the film’s success, offsetting softer international returns and setting up future DCU entries.