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CNBC
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNBC
'Superman' launches James Gunn's DC cinematic universe with $122 million domestic opening
"Superman" soared into theaters this weekend, snapping up an estimated $122 million in domestic ticket sales and launching a new era of DC superhero flicks. The film marks the first theatrical debut of James Gunn and Peter Safran since they became co-heads of Warner Bros. Discovery's DC Comics film and TV unit in late 2022. The pair has developed a 10-year plan to reinvigorate the studio's franchises across TV and film, including fresh spins on Superman and Batman. "The road to success for DC has been a circuitous one over the years and now under the auspices of James Gunn and Peter Safran, the impressive opening weekend performance of 'Superman' allows DC Studios to hit the reset and chart a new course with this film providing the spark to ignite future success for the storied brand," said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at Comscore. The domestic haul of "Superman" ranks as the best performance of a solo-billed Superman film ever, outpacing 2013's "Superman: Man of Steel," which took in $116 million during its first three days in theaters, according to Comscore data. Only four DC films have performed better during their first three days in theaters — "Batman v. Superman" opened to $166 million, "The Dark Knight Rises" captured $160 million, "The Dark Knight" brought in $158.4 million and "The Batman" tallied $134 million. "Superman is fulfilling its promise as another welcome hit for the summer box office, while also serving as an effective launch pad for James Gunn's new era of DC Studios," said Shawn Robbins, director of analytics at Fandango and founder of Box Office Theory. Internationally, "Superman" generated $95 million in ticket sales, bringing its estimated global opening to $217 million.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
James Gunn unleashes bold new Superman in DC universe reboot
James Gunn 's Superman made its world premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre, marking the official launch of DC Studios' revamped cinematic universe. Gunn, who serves as co-head of DC Studios , told reporters on the red carpet that his new vision for the Man of Steel brings a 'lighter' and more hopeful tone to the legendary superhero. 'In some ways, it's lighter. But there's a lot of heavy stuff in the movie as well,' Gunn said. 'But the character himself is lighter.' His comments come as a clear departure from the darker, brooding Superman portrayed by Henry Cavill in Zack Snyder's Man of Steel (2013), Batman v. Superman (2016), and Justice League (2017). Gunn emphasized that his approach is rooted in Superman's origins. 'I loved the color and the joy of the comic books I loved growing up, and I wanted to imbue this film with that feeling,' he said. The film is the first in Gunn's 'Gods and Monsters' chapter of the DC Universe , which he has been developing since taking over the studio in 2022 with producer Peter Safran. Superman, which hits theaters July 11, stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent. He is joined by Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer, and Nathan Fillion, Edi Gathegi, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, and others in supporting roles. Gunn described Clark Kent as 'that rarity of rarities,' a superhero from a loving, non-dysfunctional family. 'He's growing up in a loving household with support and emotional presence from his parents, and he's the result of that,' Gunn explained. 'He's a pretty well-adjusted guy because of that. However, he has his flaws as well.' Live Events In previous interviews, Gunn has also framed Superman as an immigrant story, saying the character's journey mirrors that of many who come to America. 'It's a story about basic human kindness,' he told The Sunday Times. Gunn's Superman aims to reset the tone for DC's future on-screen, anchoring it in emotional authenticity and optimism. With the character returning to the big screen under this brighter lens, fans and newcomers alike will see a Superman who leads not just with power, but with heart.
Hindustan Times
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
James Gunn's Superman breaks Fandango's 2025 ticket sales record in early access screenings
James Gunn's much-anticipated Superman has already soared to new heights even before its release. Fandango has confirmed that early access screenings for the film have become the platform's highest-selling first-day ticket event of 2025, surpassing all other advance ticket sales this year, including Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four: First Steps. These early screenings, exclusive to Amazon Prime members through Fandango, are scheduled for July 8 at 7 PM local time, three days ahead of the film's nationwide release on July 11. Superman stars David Corenswet as the titular DC superhero, while Rachel Brosnahan plays Lois Lane. Additionally, Nicholas Hoult essays the character of Lex Luthor. According to Fandango's 2025 Moviegoing Trends & Insight Study, which surveyed over 5,000 moviegoers-Superman ranks as one of the most anticipated films this summer. An additional survey of more than 9,000 respondents placed Nicholas Hoult's portrayal of Lex Luthor among the year's most eagerly awaited performances. The buzz has sparked speculation that Superman could achieve a $100 million-plus debut weekend. However, no formal box office tracking data has yet been released, including from industry tracker The Quorum. Historical data suggests the franchise has box office potential. Zack Snyder's Batman v. Superman debuted at $166 million during Easter weekend in 2016, while his Man of Steel (2013) opened at $116.6 million. Justice League pulled in $93.8 million on its opening weekend. According to Deadline, in 2025, Warner Bros. has already celebrated a major win with Minecraft, which currently holds the year's top opening weekend at $162.7 million. Among superhero films this year, Disney/Marvel's Captain America: Brave New World leads with $88.8 million. Last year's Deadpool & Wolverine still retains the R-rated record at $211.4 million. When will Superman be released in theaters?The film officially opens nationwide on July 11, 2025. Who can access the early screenings?Amazon Prime members can purchase tickets for the early screening event on July 8 via Fandango. Is Superman expected to break box office records?While projections suggest a strong debut, no official box office tracking has yet been confirmed.
