James Gunn’s fresh reboot of Superman landed with a powerful $122 million opening weekend across the U.S. and Canada, making it one of the top three domestic debuts of the year. Adding $95 million from international markets brings its global haul to $217 million—a welcome boost for DC under its new leadership. While the domestic numbers promise a strong reboot, some overseas markets fell short of expectations for a big-budget superhero fivequel.
This is the first Superman feature fully produced under co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran, kicking off a new production roadmap for DC films. The cast—led by David Corenswet as Superman, with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor—has earned solid reviews, totaling approximately 82% positive ratings among critics.
The $122 million start places Superman ahead of most 2025 entries, even outpacing its own predecessors like Man of Steel and ranking just after major franchise entries. It also gives Warner Bros. its fifth consecutive opening exceeding $45 million this year, signaling a resurgence in box office momentum. Though the film’s $225 million production cost means it needs sustained global sales to break even, the strong opening suggests a promising path.
Overall, this Superman reboot offers DC Studios a confident new launchpad—domestically dominant and creatively refreshing—as it sets its sights on upcoming titles like Supergirl and revivals of Batman and Wonder Woman.