James Gunn’s Superman Just Crossed Its First Major Box Office Milestone

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In its third weekend in theaters, James Gunn’s version of Superman has achieved an impressive milestone at the box office. The DC Universe has faced challenges for approximately ten years. Although Man of Steel made a decent amount of money in 2013, it fell short of Warner Bros.’ high hopes and was met with mixed critical reception. Despite potential chances to recover, Batman v Superman and Justice League continued to underperform financially and received negative reviews. Following this string of disappointments, there was much debate about the future of that universe. Eventually, it was decided that James Gunn would help reboot the franchise, starting with a new Superman movie.

The success of this film is crucial as it needs to rebuild fan trust and generate enthusiasm for a fresh chapter in the DC universe. So far, it appears that it has succeeded in doing so. In the spotlight now is Superman, which has garnered positive critical acclaim, been well-received by the general public, and sparked anticipation for what lies ahead. The next film in the series will be Supergirl, and there are plans to incorporate Wonder Woman and Batman in upcoming productions. Gunn’s ongoing work on his DC project suggests that both DC and Warner Bros. have faith in the future of the franchise.

Superman Crosses $500 Million at the Box Office

As a movie critic, let me share my thoughts on the blockbuster hit, “Superman.” While its opening weekend earnings of $220 million were nothing short of astronomical, it hinted that this film might not become a billion-dollar sensation as initially projected. However, don’t be fooled – “Superman” still has what it takes to be a triumph! The movie surpassed the $500 million mark at the box office, a feat last seen in a DC film with “The Batman” in 2022. Moreover, it is the first non-Batman-related DC film to achieve this milestone since 2018’s “Aquaman,” which grossed over a billion dollars. Domestically, “Superman” added an additional $24.9 million, and internationally, it earned $19.8 million, helping it cross the coveted $500 million line – a feat all the more impressive given that “The Fantastic Four” has taken over theaters and claimed all of “Superman’s” IMAX screens.

Warner Bros.’s Superman has surpassed the $500 million mark worldwide in box office earnings. This weekend, it grossed approximately $19.8 million internationally, bringing its international total to an estimated $213.2 million. Its global total now stands at a staggering $502.7 million. #Superman #BoxOfficeRecord

— BoxOfficeReport.com (@BORReport) July 27, 2025

Previously this month, there were reports indicating that Warner Bros. aimed for Superman to gross approximately $500 million, and it seems that goal is still within reach. However, whether it can surpass the $600 million milestone before its conclusion remains uncertain. While it’s possible, achieving this will depend heavily on strong word-of-mouth promotion. The $670 million earned by Man of Steel might be difficult to beat unless Superman experiences a significant resurgence in popularity. It has been speculated that Superman will become available for streaming at the end of August and hit physical release in September, suggesting its cinematic run may come to an end within a month.

Superman is in theaters now. What did you think of the film? Let me know in the comments.

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2025-07-27 21:10