The box office numbers for James Gunn’sSupermanwill have you looking up as the DCU reboot continues to break records. And the latest revelation is sure to have Snyder fans screaming. IntroducingDavid Corenswetas the superhero icon,Supermanhas been met with positive reviews from both critics and audiences alike, both of whom have embraced the more traditionally hopeful depiction of the character afterZack Snyderand the DCEU’s divisive take.
Now, according to reports,Supermanhas another record under his yellow belt. The DCU outing has now amassedmore than $500 million at the worldwide box office, which includes $292 million in the United States and Canada, meaning thatSupermanhas now overtakenMan of Steeland become the highest-grossing Superman solo movie domestically.
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This latest record is another example of how highSupermanhas soared in a post-COVID, post-damaging DCEU world. As well as now being the biggest domestic hit for the character ever,Supermanalso holds the record for biggest Wednesday box office of 2025 domestically, andholds the highest audience scoreon Rotten Tomatoes at a “verified hot” 91%.
‘Superman’ Has Sealed the Fate of the DCU
While a certain section of DC fans had hoped (and even continue to hope) that somehowSupermanwould fail, this is now far from the case. The new Man of Steel had a lot to carry on his shoulders in his first movie, introducing audiences to not only a new version of the characterbut also a whole new shared universe. And all while bringing audiences back to theaters following both the ever-diminishing DCEU and the incorrect assumption that Superman is “boring.” Thankfully for those excited for more from the DCU,Supermanhas now done exactly what it needed to to ensure that the franchise will continue,withSupergirldue to land in theaterson August 25, 2025.
Written and directed by James Gunn,Supermanstars David Corenswet (Twisters, Hollywood) in the iconic role of Superman/Clark Kent alongsideRachel Brosnahan(The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) as Lois Lane andNicholas Hoult(Mad Max: Fury Road, Nosferatu) as the villainous Lex Luthor. The comic book outing boasts an all-star ensemble cast as whole host of beloved DC characters, including Edi Gathegi (For All Mankind), Anthony Carrigan (Barry, Gotham), Nathan Fillion (The Suicide Squad), Isabela Merced (Alien: Romulus), Skyler Gisondo (Licorice Pizza, Booksmart), Sara Sampaio (At Midnight), María Gabriela de Faría (The Moodys), Wendell Pierce (Selma, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan), Alan Tudyk (Andor), Pruitt Taylor Vince (Bird Box), and Neva Howell (Greedy People).Supermanis now out in theaters, and you can check out the official synopsis below.
When Superman gets drawn into conflicts at home and abroad, his actions are questioned, giving tech billionaire Lex Luthor the opportunity to get the Man of Steel out of the way for good. Will intrepid reporter Lois Lane and Superman’s four-legged companion, Krypto, be able to help him before it’s too late?
