Superman Takes Flight with a Massive Opening Weekend

In an impressive display of box office power, James Gunn's highly anticipated Superman film has emerged victorious, raking in between $115 million and $120 million during its domestic opening weekend. This monumental success began with a strong Friday showing, pulling in $56.5 million, which included an eye-popping $22.5 million from previews.

A New Era for DC Studios?

With this reboot, Gunn, who serves as both writer and director while co-leading DC Studios, seems to be breathing new life into the iconic superhero franchise. Internationally, Superman is set to surpass $100 million from 78 markets, already bringing in $40 million midweek, which contributes to an impressive global total of $96.5 million.

Breaking Records: How Superman Stands Out

If the film's domestic gross exceeds $116.6 million, it will surpass Zack Snyder's 2013 Man of Steel, which pulled in $116.7 million, making it the highest-grossing solo Superman film ever. Historically, the superhero genre now seems to be back on track, especially considering that this is the first DC movie to break the $100 million barrier in eight years.

Hollywood's Superhero Comeback?

As superhero fatigue has spread throughout Hollywood, this encouraging debut marks only the third film of 2025 to top $100 million, right alongside other blockbuster hits like A Minecraft Movie and Disney’s Lilo & Stitch. Getting past this milestone in a post-pandemic landscape is no small feat, particularly for superhero films.

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