Superman has officially crossed the 250 million dollar mark at the domestic box office, positioning itself to outperform the entire U.S. run of Man of Steel by the end of its third weekend. With $253.2 million already banked, the film is projected to surpass Man of Steel‘s final domestic total of $291 million this Sunday.
Released on July 11, 2025, Superman serves as the first entry in DC Studios’ newly rebooted cinematic universe under the “Chapter One: Gods and Monsters” banner. Directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet in the title role, the film follows a reimagined Clark Kent confronting widespread public skepticism after intervening in a conflict secretly incited by Lex Luthor.
The movie’s box office trajectory has demonstrated impressive consistency. On its second Tuesday alone, it earned $10.1 million in North America, a mere 40.9 percent drop from the previous Tuesday. This performance marks the highest second Tuesday ever for a Superman film and ranks as the second largest second Tuesday in DC history, just behind Aquaman‘s $16.8 million, which benefitted from a New Year holiday boost. For comparison, Man of Steel earned $5.2 million on its second Tuesday, reflecting a 54.8 percent drop.
With a domestic cumulative gross of $253.2 million after just 12 days, Superman has already outpaced titles like How to Train Your Dragon to become the third-highest-grossing film of the summer so far. Box office analysts suggest the film could reach between $370 million and $405 million domestically if it maintains a solid hold in the coming weeks, particularly in the face of competition from The Fantastic Four.
By many metrics, Superman is outperforming its predecessor not just in dollar amounts, but in sustainability. At this point in its theatrical run, Man of Steel had grossed $219 million domestically, compared to Superman‘s current $253 million. While both films share the same reported production budget of $225 million, Superman is trending toward a more lucrative domestic finish.
Internationally, however, Man of Steel still holds a wider lead, with $376.9 million from overseas markets compared to Superman’s current $173 million. It remains to be seen whether Gunn’s vision can close that gap in the coming weeks.
Nonetheless, as Superman prepares to cross the $300 million mark and potentially challenge larger benchmarks, its early success offers a strong foundation for DC’s cinematic reboot. It is not only a commercial win but a sign that audiences are responding positively to this new direction.
