James Gunn’s Superman continues its strong theatrical performance, officially surpassing the 300 million mark in worldwide box office revenue by the end of its first full week. According to industry estimates, the film is on track to close its seven-day domestic total at around 175 million dollars, placing it ahead of both The Batman (172.5 million) and Man of Steel (168.8 million) in terms of first-week earnings.
The global tally stands at 314.4 million dollars, with a nearly even split between domestic and international markets. Domestically, the film has brought in 155 million dollars, while overseas markets contributed an additional 159.4 million. These figures position Superman as one of the strongest debuts among recent superhero films, though it still trails behind Thor: Love and Thunder, which posted a seven-day opening of 187.3 million dollars.
A closer comparison highlights how Superman holds up against other major superhero releases. Its domestic opening weekend of 125 million dollars outpaces the debut of Man of Steel and matches favorably with The Batman. While its initial run does not yet rival the cumulative domestic totals of The Batman or Thor: Love and Thunder, industry analysts predict that Superman may surpass their domestic takes in the long term, particularly given its strong weekday retention.
Here is how Superman stacks up against other major superhero films in terms of their first-week performance:
- Thor: Love and Thunder — 187.3 million dollars
- Superman — 175 million dollars (estimated)
- The Batman — 172.5 million dollars
- Man of Steel — 168.8 million dollars
- Spider-Man: Homecoming — 163.1 million dollars
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 — 152.7 million dollars
- Jurassic World: Rebirth — 147.8 million dollars
In terms of box office earnings, Superman is expected to surpass Thor: Love and Thunder’s domestic total of 368 million dollars, though matching its global haul of 760 million dollars may prove challenging given current trends in international markets. Nonetheless, Superman has already outpaced Man of Steel and is on solid footing to become one of DC’s highest-grossing entries in recent years.
When compared to other DC films, here is how Superman measures up in total box office performance so far:
| Film | Domestic | International | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superman (2025) | 155M | 159.4M | 314.4M |
| Man of Steel (2013) | 291M | 377M | 668M |
| Justice League (2017) | 229M | 432M | 661M |
| Batman v Superman (2016) | 330M | 544M | 874M |
Directed and written by James Gunn, Superman launches DC Studios’ new narrative initiative, titled Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. The film stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent, with Rachel Brosnahan portraying Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. The story follows Superman’s internal struggle to affirm his role as humanity’s protector while facing a coordinated media campaign orchestrated by Lex Luthor aimed at tarnishing his public image.
Superman’s success marks a significant milestone for DC Studios as it attempts to rebuild its cinematic universe with a fresh creative vision under the leadership of James Gunn and Peter Safran. With a strong opening and steady international performance, the film’s trajectory suggests a promising future for DC’s new chapter on the big screen.
