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Superman’s Record Debut Spurs DC Studios to Fast-Track Wonder Woman Film

Backed by an 83% Rotten Tomatoes rating, the film’s $232.9 million global haul has reinforced DC Studios’ confidence to reshape its franchise roadmap

Overview

  • Superman opened to $125 million in its first weekend and collected $137.9 million domestically in four days, marking DC’s fifth-biggest opening Monday with a $12.9 million haul
  • International markets added $95 million to its total, while the reboot crossed ₹31.6 crore in India within five days of release
  • The James Gunn–directed film outpaced Man of Steel’s opening weekend by nearly $10 million and is the first entry in the new DC Universe under Gunn and Peter Safran
  • Critics and audiences have embraced the reboot, giving it an 83% Rotten Tomatoes score and an A– CinemaScore DC Studios is reportedly fast-tracking a new Wonder Woman movie rather than immediately greenlighting a Superman sequel as its next DC Universe chapter