US EditionA New Day for DC: Breaking Down ‘Superman’ Salaries, Budgets and More as Studio Fast-Tracks ‘Wonder Woman’ and Its Future
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA, JUL 16 – Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Studios are fast-tracking a new Wonder Woman film after Superman earned $220 million worldwide, aiming to reshape the DC Universe with fresh talent and stories.
- James Gunn's Superman premiered on July 7, 2025, marking the first installment of the new DC Universe and opening with major fanfare.
- The film followed a production costing $225 million and a $125 million global marketing campaign, including stunts like a figure atop London's The Shard on July 1.
- Superman debuted domestically with $122 million, the biggest solo Superman opening ever, but posted softer-than-expected international numbers totaling $95 million.
- Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav called the film's performance soaring and 'just the first step,' while analyst Dan Ives praised it as a 'huge boost' despite earlier concerns.
- The success prompted Warner Bros. Discovery to fast-track a Wonder Woman reboot planned for the new DC Universe, likely releasing by 2027 after securing a solid script.
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