Warner Bros. appears to be accelerating the digital release of Superman, with Amazon Prime now listing August 15 as the official video-on-demand date. If confirmed, this would place the digital debut just over five weeks after the film’s theatrical release on June 28, 2025 — a shorter window than the studio’s usual timeline, which often ranges from six to eight weeks.
This change suggests that Warner Bros. might be switching up how they release movies to get them available faster, possibly copying what studios like Universal have been doing. Universal has done well with shorter gaps between theaters and digital for big movies like Jurassic World: Rebirth, which should also hit digital platforms in early August. The Minecraft Movie, another hit from Warner Bros., also came to digital about five weeks after it hit theaters.
Update: The release date has been changed once more to August 26, 2025. This is likely a placeholder, meaning the movie will likely remain in theaters for an extended period. James Gunn also commented on Threads that the release date for the VOD and digital version is “not even close” to what has been reported.
Meanwhile, Superman continues to soar at the box office. As of July 30, the film has amassed a domestic total of $299.7 million and is poised to cross the $300 million mark this Thursday. This milestone would make it the highest-grossing Superman solo film in U.S. history, surpassing 2013’s Man of Steel, which ended its run at $291 million.
The James Gunn-directed reboot is holding strong in its fourth week, despite losing access to premium formats such as IMAX. On its third Wednesday, Superman pulled in $3 million, posting a 54.8 percent drop from the previous Wednesday. This figure places it among the top-performing third Wednesdays in DC franchise history, ahead of titles like The Batman and Joker, and close to Wonder Woman and The Dark Knight Rises.
Globally, Superman has generated $522.7 million, including $223 million from international markets. The film has performed particularly well in the United Kingdom ($30.6 million), Mexico ($21 million), Brazil ($14.4 million), Australia ($13.7 million), and France ($12.3 million). Projections suggest the film could conclude its domestic run between $370 million and $390 million.
As the inaugural entry in James Gunn’s new DC Universe, Superman represents a significant tonal and narrative reboot for the franchise. Starring David Corenswet as the titular hero and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, the film explores Superman’s attempt to rebuild public trust following a geopolitical incident masterminded by Lex Luthor, played by Nicholas Hoult.
The early success of Superman, both financially and critically, positions it as a promising launchpad for the future of DC Studios. Should the August 15 digital release date hold, fans who missed the film in theaters will not have to wait much longer to experience the beginning of this new cinematic era.
