Superman 2025 eyes $200 mn international box office debut as James Gunn and Peter Safran reboot DC Studios
Superman will open in 78 territories this week, starting with France, Italy and Korea on Wednesday. Germany, Brazil, Australia and Mexico join in on Thursday, while big markets like the UK, Spain, China and Japan follow on Friday. The film will be shown on around 60,000 screens across the globe.
With strong interest in Brazil, the UK and Mexico, Warner Bros expects a solid overseas turnout. China, where Superman is leading pre-sales for Thursday and Friday, could also play a big role in the overall numbers.
US opening tracking between $115 mn to $130 mn
According to Variety, Superman could earn between $115 million and $130 million over the weekend domestically. Preview screenings for Amazon Prime members have already sold out, and over 3,400 locations will open Thursday afternoon, increasing to 4,000 by Friday.
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Presale numbers stand at $20 million in the US, putting it ahead of Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and close to Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The film will also take over all premium screens in the US, which could give it an extra boost.
Superman legacy returns with fresh energy
Superman has already earned an 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes, matching the same rating as the original 1978 film starring Christopher Reeve. That number is far better than Zack Snyder's Man of Steel (57%) or Batman v Superman (23%), and it could help convince older fans to return to theatres.
Critics and fans praised the lighter tone of the movie, with many calling it a hopeful reboot of the franchise. The early buzz and fresh direction might just help Superman fly higher than expected.
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For Warner Bros, the Superman brand has always been a prized one. The original movies helped shape the modern superhero genre, but the franchise lost momentum after the 1980s. This time, with Gunn writing, directing and producing, there's hope for a fresh beginning.
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