Superman Overtakes Jurassic World Rebirth To Hit New Box Office Chart Milestone

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The movie titled Superman has surpassed another significant box office milestone during its ongoing theatrical run. At present, the film has amassed $320.3 million in domestic earnings, just slightly surpassing the current domestic total of Jurassic World Rebirth ($320.2 million). As a result, Superman now ranks as the third highest-grossing film of the year in the United States, with only the live-action Lilo & Stitch remake ($421.4 million) and A Minecraft Movie ($423.9 million) ahead of it. Additionally, Superman leads as the highest-grossing comic book adaptation of 2025, surpassing the earnings of both Captain America: Brave New World ($200.5 million) and Thunderbolts* ($190.2 million). It is also well beyond the earnings of The Fantastic Four: First Steps ($208 million).

A significant point to consider when contrasting Superman and Jurassic World Rebirth is that the latter has been significantly more successful internationally. To date, Jurassic World Rebirth boasts a worldwide total of $769.5 million, surpassing Superman’s $559.3 million by a considerable margin. While Superman has struggled overseas since its release roughly a month ago, it has maintained strong performances domestically.

As a film enthusiast, I can’t help but feel elated as I bask in the glory of Superman, which has not only lived up to its promise with a Certified Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score but also outshone box office predictions by raking in an impressive $125 million during its opening weekend domestically. What truly sets it apart, though, is its remarkable resilience in the face of competition – evidenced by a modest 53.2% drop in its second weekend, a figure that starkly contrasts with The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ steeper decline of 67.1%. This impressive hold makes Superman the first DC Comics adaptation since The Batman in 2022 to surpass the $300 million mark domestically, and unadjusted for inflation, it now stands as the highest-grossing solo Superman movie ever made. Truly a testament to its enduring appeal!

As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, the release of “Jurassic World Rebirth” saw impressive earnings of $147.8 million in its expanded, five-day debut (around $92 million during the Friday-Sunday period). In its second weekend, it maintained a steady performance by earning $40.3 million, representing a decrease of 56.2%. Notably, the main distinction between “Jurassic World” and “Superman” lies in their critical appraisals; while the former’s Rotten Tomatoes score showed some improvement over its predecessors, it still carries a below-average rating of 51%. In contrast, the favorable reviews for “Superman” appear to have contributed to its success, which started a week later than “Jurassic World”.

Currently, Superman and Jurassic World Rebirth are closely matched in popularity, but the gap is expected to grow soon. You can now rent or buy Jurassic World Rebirth from platforms like Amazon, Apple, and Fandango. Although experiencing dinosaur chaos on a large theater screen is unmatched, some viewers might opt for watching Jurassic World at home instead. The release date for Superman on Premium Video On Demand (PVOD) hasn’t been announced yet, so if you wish to see it, you’ll need to visit the cinema.

If Superman wants to surpass films like Lilo & Stitch and A Minecraft Movie, it might need to put in more effort as upcoming August releases are expected to perform well, potentially placing Superman third in domestic box office charts for now. By year’s end, it will be interesting to see where Superman ranks amidst the competition. There are significant titles coming up, such as James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, which, given the success of the first two Avatar movies, is expected to attract a large audience. Other films like Wicked: For Good and Zootopia 2 should also enjoy successful runs during the holiday season. Despite this, Superman has set a promising start for the DC Universe.

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2025-08-07 18:45