Superman' Tops North American Box Office for 2nd Weekend
UNITED STATES, JUL 20 – James Gunn's Superman reboot has grossed over $400 million globally with $235 million domestically, showing strong audience retention and setting up DC Studios for future franchise growth.
- On July 11, 2025, Warner Bros. and DC Studios released Superman directed by James Gunn, opening with a $125 million domestic gross.
- With a $225 million production budget, Warner Bros. aimed to reboot the DC Universe after Madame Web and Kraven the Hunter flops, The Wall Street Journal reported.
- During its second weekend, Superman held second place with $57.2 million, marking a 54% decline and crossing $400 million worldwide.
- Coming July 25, Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps faces its first real box office test as it releases on July 25, challenging Superman's dominance.
- Amid rave reception, Superman is set to aim for profitability in the coming weeks, while serving as the cornerstone for a 10-year DC Universe plan including Supergirl and Clayface.
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The film Superman has dominated American cinemas for the second weekend in a row, where it has remained at the top of the most-watched film charts.
Superman, the new cinecomic directed by James Gunn, with David Corenswet in the shoes of the steel man, on his second weekend in the halls manages to reach the top of the standings, with just over a million (1,004,397 euros) and a total of 3,695. (ANSA)
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