James Gunn’s Superman has already broken a few records at the box office, but does it stack up against Man of Steel?

Without question, the new Superman is a hit. Not only is the film on track to make $120 million domestically, but it will also probably make $210 million globally, following early screenings on July 9. In terms of big summer openings, this puts it slightly behind Jurassic World Rebirth, ...

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice holds the record for DC, making $420 million worldwide on opening weekend. On release (in 2016), it was the fourth-highest opening of all time. In terms of 2025 films, Superman has had the third-biggest opening for a Hollywood movie of the year.