US EditionJames Gunn's DCU Kickstarter Superman Powers to Biggest Domestic Box Office Launch Ever for a Solo Superman Film
UNITED STATES, JUL 13 – Superman earned $122 million domestically and $217 million globally, marking the biggest opening for a solo Superman film and launching a new 10-year DC Studios plan.
- James Gunn's Superman film released on July 11, 2025, in theaters, marking the launch of the rebooted DC Universe led by Gunn and Peter Safran.
- The film's production budget of $225 million and its role as the first step in a bold 10-year DC Studios plan created significant box office pressure.
- Superman debuted with $122 million in the U.S. and $95 million internationally, totaling $217 million worldwide, marking the highest opening weekend for a solo Superman movie to date.
- Gunn dismissed rumors that the film must make $700 million to avoid failure, calling that figure "just complete and utter nonsense" amid growing positive momentum.
- The strong debut reinforces confidence in the DCU reboot, although industry watchers await further financial reports to assess long-term franchise impacts.
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Superman's $217 million worldwide opening is generally viewed as positive, although the international box office was not very impressive, but that is not stopping those in charge from celebrating the reboot of the DCEU. James Gunn, the writer, director and creative head of the DCU, expressed gratitude to the audience: Over the past few days, all your kind
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