The success of James Gunn’sSupermanmovie continues as theDC Universeinstallment has surpassed Zack Snyder’sMan of Steelin a major box office update. The Man of Tomorrow has finally made his cinematic return, astheSupermanendinghas become a proper launch for the DCU timeline, with DC Studios' rebooted franchise marking the dawn of a new era for the DC brand.
Starring David Corenswet as the newest take on the DC legend,theSupermanmoviehas become one of the first critical wins for DC in many years after several DCEU films struggled, which brought an end to the decade-long franchise in 2023. AsSupermancontinues its theatrical run, the 2025 installment has now hit another box office record.
Box Office Mojois reporting that Gunn’sSupermanmovie has officially crossed $292.4 million at the domesticbox office as of Tuesday, July 29, with a total of $506.5 million worldwide.Superman’sdomestic number means it has officially surpassed Snyder’sMan of Steelin the domestic category, with the 2013 DCEU installment having finished its US run with $291 million.
At the time of this story’s publication,theMan of Steeldomestic box office numbers are unadjusted for inflation. The domestic box office success ofSupermancomes only 18 days after Gunn’s DCU installment opened in theaters earlier this month, with big releases likeJurassic World RebirthandThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsalso playing right now.
What The Superman Box Office Update Means
Gunn’s Superman Movie Is The Proper Start For The DCU
With the latest domestic numbers for Gunn’sSuperman,the DC Studios-produced film is officially the highest-grossing soloSupermanmovie of all time in the U.S. market. Gunn’sSupermanmovie also surpassed the domestic box office of all of Christopher Reeve’s films between 1978 and 1987, both domestically and worldwide, as well as 2006’sSuperman Returnswith Brandon Routh.
However, the highest-grossing movie featuring Superman overall remainsBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which collected $330.3 million domestically. Additionally, it’s very unlikely thatSupermanwill crossBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’sglobal numbers, which made over $874 million.
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Nevertheless, the bigger question is whether 2025’sSupermanwill beatMan of Steel’sworldwide box office numbers by the time Gunn’s installment has finished its theatrical run. At this rate, the chances ofGunn’s 2025 film surpassingMan of Steeland 2017’sJustice Leagueare unclear, since it will depend on how the next few weeks play out.
While Gunn’s 2025 iteration is performing strongly domestically, the same can’t be said internationally. It’s collected $214 million so far, whereas Cavill’s 2013 DC movie made $379 million. Gunn believes that the lower engagement with international audiences is likely due to “anti-American sentiment” in the political climate. Therefore, it will be tough forSupermanto surpassMan of Steel’sglobal box office. Nevertheless, the director is still considering the movie a big win given all the factors.
Our Take On The Superman Box Office Update
Gunn’s Superman Continues To Revive DC’s Movie Brand
From the latest updates onSuperman’sbox office success in the domestic market,it’s evident that the audience for Krypton’s last son is still very strong, as this is a win for DC Studios and their new DCU franchise. With the manyEaster eggs and DC references inSuperman, it’s clear that the DCU has only just begun for DC Studios.
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As the majority oftheSupermanmovie reviewshave been in the film’s favor,word of mouth is playing a factor in the film’s box office trajectory. Hopefully, after all the hard work that was put intoSuperman, the new success for the DCU will be something that ideally continues for upcoming DC Studios releases in the coming years.
Superman
Cast
Superman (2025): Superman follows the dual life of Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis, as he endeavors to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Set against a backdrop of personal discovery, the film explores his journey of identity as he navigates his existence in a complex world.
Man of Steel
Man of Steel is a 2013 reboot of the Superman franchise, directed by Zack Snyder. Henry Cavill stars as Clark Kent, who discovers his extraterrestrial origins and extraordinary powers.
