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Hypebeast
6 days ago
- Entertainment
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James Gunn's 'Superman' Earns Third-Largest Debut of 2025
Summary Supermanis flying to the top of the box office as it earned $217 million USD during its opening weekend. Varietyreports thatJames Gunn's latestDCfilm grossed $122 million USD domestically, making it the third-largest debut of 2025 so far. It's placed just behindA Minecraft MovieandLilo & Stitch, and also took in an additional $95 million USD at the global box office from 78 markets. Superman cost Warner Bros. and DC Studios $225 million USD to produce, and another $100 million USD for promotion. 'This is an outstanding domestic opening. If there's any softness here, it's overseas,' David A. Gross of FranchiseRe said. 'Superman has always been identified as an American character, and in some parts of the world, America is currently not enjoying its greatest popularity.' 'Three years ago, I hired James Gunn and Peter Safran to reimagine and unify the creative direction of DC under one leadership team,' said David Zaslav, president and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, in a statement. 'The DC vision is clear, the momentum is real, and I couldn't be more excited for what's ahead.'
Hypebeast
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Final 'Superman' Trailer Sees Lex Luthor Out To Kill the Man of Steel
Summary The Man of Steel is back, and a new, full-length trailer forJames Gunn's highly anticipatedSupermanmovie has just been released, intensifying the excitement for its upcoming theatrical debut. This latest look provides an even deeper dive into the film's tone, characters and the conflicts Clark Kent (David Corenswet) will face. The trailer showcases a dynamic portrayal of Clark Kent as he navigates his dual life: a budding journalist at the Daily Planet in Metropolis and the world's beacon of hope, Superman. Viewers get a clearer sense of the film's blend of epic action, humor, and heart, with Gunn's signature style evident throughout. The footage highlights Clark's struggle to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing, and his evolving relationship with Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan), who is seen engaging in a 'borderline interrogating' interview about his Superman activities. A key focus of this new trailer is the prominent appearance of Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), strongly indicating he will be a primary antagonist. The trailer also provides glimpses of other DC characters set to appear, including Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced), Mr. Terrific (Edi Gathegi) and Metamorpho (Anthony Carrigan), hinting at a broader DC Universe. Supermanis poised to kickstart the theatrical side of James Gunn's DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. It is set to soar into theaters globally on July 11, 2025.
