The steel man is back.
James Gunn SupermanOne of the most anticipated tent tents of the summer, flew to a solid start to the box office of $ 122 million in North America and $ 95 million abroad for a global launch estimated at $ 217 million.
The film is a fundamental moment to restart the two DC studios – which has known badly in recent years – and one of the most emblematic comic film franchises in Hollywood. Gunn is in a unique position, being both the writer-director of the film and the co-chief of DC, belonging to Warner Bros., which he was responsible for managing alongside Peter Safran. Superman, costing $ 225 million to produce before marketing, is their inaugural version.
Superman managed to repel the fatigue of superheroes to become the first comic book of an entire year to cross $ 100 million in its opening. The last to do was Marvel Studios and Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool and Wolverinewhich was launched at $ 211 million in the summer of 2024. And it is the first DC title to cross $ 100 million in eight long years for Wonderful woman made its debut at $ 103.3 million in 2017.
To start, he beat Zack Snyder’s film in 2013 Steel man ($ 116.7 million) to rank as the biggest national launch of all time for a solo Superman photo, not adjusted for inflation.
“What we were always hoping Superman Received the confidence of our DC fans and, in fact, they enthusiastically adopted our first entry into a new exciting theatrical universe, “said World Distribution of Warners, Jeff Goldstein.
Snyder mash-up Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice marked the largest DC opening of all time when you earn 166.6 million dollars during the Easter weekend in 2016. In 2006, Bryan Singer’s Superman returns Driven in the middle of the week in North America for the start of six days of $ 84 million, including 52.5 million dollars during the three-day weekend, which is considered the official opening number of the film.
Gunn’s film is only the third Hollywood title of 2025 to launch north of $ 100 million after his colleague Warners Tentpole A minecraft filmwhich opened up to $ 162.8 million and with live action from Disney Lilo & Stitchwho sewn $ 146 million when he started. Crossing the mark of the century is not a small feat for a film in the post-pandemic era, and in particular for the kind of superhero in difficulty.
So far, Gunn was best known to be the brain behind Marvel’s blockbuster Galaxy goalkeepers franchise. The second Guards has its greatest national opening at $ 146.5 million. Superman He is not likely to break this record, but he applected 2013 Guards Threequel ($ 118.2 million) to rank as the second best, not adjusted for inflation.
Heading for the weekend, Superman’The opening was the subject of a meticulous examination. Ditto for media threshing around the film; Even President Donald Trump joined the action by publishing a meme of himself on social networks as a new steel man.
While predicted follow -up services Superman Was Gross north of $ 130 million, Warners and DC were more conservative to provide more than $ 100 million. And even rival studios have warned that the market is over-saturated with chis dishes Jurassic World Rebirth And F1: the filmApple Original Films in partnership with Warners.
According to Friday’s exit polls, 68% Superman Ticket buyers were male, while almost two -thirds of the public were between 18 and 34 years old. Although the fanboys are known to rush the opening weekend, older moviegoers are likely to ensure their time and avoid the crowd. And in terms of sex, the composition of the public could even to a certain extent.
Almost 50% of world gross came from Imax, Dolby cinema and other PLF screens, including 47% in North America. Imax has returned $ 30 million.
The photo should enjoy a long term thanks to a strong word of mouth. Critics and the public adopt the film. The photo has won an a- cinemascore of filmmakers, the same note given to Steel man and before Superman returns‘B +. The audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is a 94% stellar, while the score of criticism is 82% pleasant. The title of the event also plays with an ethnically diversified audience, another key advantage.
Superman Stars David Corenswet in the titular role, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Skyler Gisondo is completed by Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Isabela Merced like Hawkgirl, Beck Bennett like Steve Lombard, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Anthony Carrigan like Metamorpho and Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific.
The film marks the first DC film entry for Gunn since he took over the reins of the superhero label with Safran in November 2022. Other projects to come from DC Studios include HBO Green lantern series, Lanternsand a Supergirl Film that will be released in 2026.
Superman is another victory for the entire film Warner Bros. Empire, who made a remarkable return earlier this year with successes such as A minecraft film and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. Superman is the sixth consecutive 2025 title to open first place at the national level, a feat that no other studios has reached, and the fifth consecutive to open at $ 45 million or more, which, according to the studio, is unprecedented.
Elsewhere at the box office, Universal and Amblin’s Blockbuster Jurassic World Rebirth Deprived the $ 500 million mark at the world box office during its second release. In North America, he arrived second with $ 40 million for a national count of $ 232.1 million. It fell less than expected, or 57%. Abroad, it took $ 68.1 million for a first world index of $ 529.5 million. Renaissance came long before Superman In China, where it is only a few days old to become the most profitable Hollywood title of the year so far after winning $ 10.8 million this additional weekend for a CUME of $ 62.7 million.
Rebirth continues to exceed expectations after having collected a huge 147.8 million dollars at the national level during its first five days compared to the July fourth corridor, including $ 92 million for the weekend of July 5 to 7, which is considered the official opening number. Jurassic Global start is dominant SupermanStressing how the Dinos of Steven Spielberg offer a perfect summer escape.
Joseph Kosinski F1: the film There are also a lot of gas in the tank despite the loss of IMAX screens to Superman. He dropped only 50% during his third weekend at around $ 13 million for a national count estimated at $ 136 million and north of $ 375 million worldwide.
Live action blockbuster from Universal and DreamWorks animation How to train your dragon Staying high on the graphic of his fifth weekend while he was roaring beyond the brand of $ 550 million worldwide. He ranked fourth in North America with $ 7.8 million for a national count of $ 239.8 million. Abroad, he added $ 13 million to his chests for a foreign total of $ 320.9 million and $ 560.8 million worldwide.
Pixar is unhappy Elio Completed the first five at the national level with $ 3.9 million during its fourth weekend when it crossed $ 100 million in world ticket sales, including $ 63.7 million in North America and $ 53.6 million abroad. At this rate, the film is probably one of the least profitable titles in the history of the legendary animation studio.
More to come.
July 13, 8:34 am: Updated with revised weekend estimates.
This article was initially published on July 12 at 9:23 a.m.
