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Superman and F1 cross $500 million at global box office

Superman and F1 cross $500 million at global box office

Express Tribune5 days ago
Warner Bros. Discovery enjoyed a strong weekend at the global box office, as two of its major releases — Superman and F1 — each surpassed the $500 million mark in worldwide ticket sales, according to reporting by CNBC's Sarah Whitten.
Superman, the latest DC Studios release, reached $502 million globally. It marks the first major theatrical release under the leadership of James Gunn and Peter Safran, who took over as co-heads of DC's film and television division in late 2022. Their broader 10-year strategy aims to revamp core franchises such as Superman and Batman across both mediums.
The film, starring David Corenswet as Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, is currently the fourth-highest-grossing Superman movie ever. It follows Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice ($874M), Man of Steel ($669M), and Justice League ($661M), per data from Comscore. Despite opening just two weeks ago, Superman continues to perform strongly with consistent weekday and weekend attendance.
While Superman marks a major milestone for DC Studios, F1 continues to accelerate Apple Studios' emergence in theatrical film. The racing drama, distributed by Warner Bros. and starring Brad Pitt, has earned $509 million globally — making it Apple's highest-grossing theatrical release to date. Earlier this month, F1 surpassed Napoleon (2023), which grossed $221 million, to claim the studio's top spot.
Apple has released only a limited number of films in theaters, including Killers of the Flower Moon ($158M), Argylle ($96M), and Fly Me to the Moon ($42M). F1 benefited from a strategic IMAX partnership, securing premium camera technology and a three-week exclusive release window before production even began.
Together, Superman and F1 signal a powerful moment for both Warner Bros. and Apple as they strengthen their box office presence.
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