The box office of Superman, directed by James Gunn, continues to break records by surpassing 500 million dollars in worldwide revenue in just over two weeks since its release. However, its success has been notably stronger in the United States than in the rest of the world. In fact, the film has managed to surpass the 291 million dollars that Man of Steel grossed during its run in the U.S. market, reaching so far 292.4 million dollars.
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This increase in box office has been driven by a strong weekend, where Superman added an additional 24.8 million. Projections suggest that Gunn’s film could finish its run in North American theaters with between 350 and 400 million dollars, establishing itself as the highest-grossing solo Superman movie in the United States.
However, on the international stage, Superman is still far behind Man of Steel, which grossed a total of 670 million dollars worldwide. The latest installment, starring David Corenswet, has faced challenges in key markets such as China, where Hollywood superhero films have lost relevance, as evidenced by the poor performance of other recent releases like The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Despite these setbacks, Superman has surpassed a record that seemed attainable this year: that of the highest-grossing superhero movie of 2025, previously held by Captain America: Brave New World, which had accumulated 415 million dollars. This reflects the growing popularity and impact of Gunn’s new narrative in a genre that continues to evolve in the entertainment industry.