James Gunn’s Superman reboot tops weekend box office James Gunn’s Superman reboot has delivered a box office performance worthy of the Man of Steel himself, debuting with a powerful $122 million domestically and $217 million globally. The film not only marks Gunn’s second-biggest opening ever, but also finished as the No. 1 movie in the U.S. and Canada for the week, easily outpacing all competitors and cementing its place as the biggest domestic launch ever for a solo Superman film.A heroic comeback for DC studiosAfter years of turbulence for DC’s cinematic universe, Gunn’s fresh vision has landed with both critics and audiences, providing a much-needed jolt to the summer box office. The film’s $122 million domestic debut is the third-best opening of 2025, trailing only A Minecraft Movie and the live-action Lilo & Stitch. Globally, Superman has already amassed $217 million, with $95 million coming from international markets.Superman’s $122 million debut outperformed the previous weekend’s leader, Jurassic World: Rebirth, which earned $40 million in its second weekend. No other new release came close, making Superman the undisputed box office champion for the week. The film’s per-screen average was an impressive $29,504 across 4,135 theaters, underscoring its broad appeal and strong turnout.Industry impact and futureThe film’s launch marks the official beginning of DC’s “Gods and Monsters” phase, a rebranding effort led by Gunn to reinvigorate the franchise after a string of disappointing releases. With a $225 million production budget, Superman will need to maintain momentum to reach the $500 million global threshold for profitability, with $700 million seen as the benchmark for true blockbuster status.Industry analysts and Warner Bros. executives celebrated the result as a much-needed win for DC Studios, signaling renewed audience interest in superhero films and a strong start for DC’s new cinematic phase. Live EventsWith Marvel’s Fantastic Four set to challenge for box office supremacy later this month, all eyes are on Superman to see if it can maintain its altitude through the rest of the summer.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onJames GunnDC Studios$122 millionWarner Bros.man of steelsupermanjurassic worldmarvels (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onJames GunnDC Studios$122 millionWarner Bros.man of steelsupermanjurassic worldmarvels(Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless Explore More Stories123