James Gunn’sSupermanmovie is continuing to become a win for DC Studios as theDC Universemovie crosses a major milestone at the worldwide box office. 2025 marked the year for the Man of Steel’s return to the world of cinema,as David Corenswet became the latest star to bring the DC icon back to the big screen.
From the new take on some of DC’s most iconic heroes and villains to the manyDC Easter eggs and references inSuperman, the Man of Tomorrow has begun a new era for the DC brand,as DC Studios is getting ready to expand the DCU with more movies and TV shows in the works. With many still following theSupermanbox office numbers, the DCU movie has reached another milestone.
As of July 17, 2025,Supermanhas now reached $555 million at the worldwide box office, collecting an additional $1.7 million from 78 overseas markets. The film’s international box office numbers are currently sitting at $237.1 million, which is only barely a month afterSuperman’stheatrical release.
What The Superman Box Office Update Means
With the latest box office update, Gunn’s 2025 installment has outgrossed all of Christopher Reeve’sSupermanmovies, as well asSuperman Returnsfrom 2006. Domestically,Supermanhas beaten 2013’sMan of Steel,since the domestic box office numbers for Zack Snyder’s movie are unadjusted for inflation, while worldwide, the Henry Cavill-starring installment is most likely going to remain victorious against Corenswet’s film.
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However, it’s crucial to take into account that, despiteSuperman’sworldwide box office hit, the DCU installment is still struggling with its international numbers. As Gunn has previously stated, the international audience members are not engaging withtheSupermanmovieas much,in light of"anti-American sentiment"in the current political climate.
The industry standard for breakeven point is that the box office is 2.5x the budget.
As much asSupermanhas become a commercial hit domestically,time will tell how futureSupermanand even DCU installments will do internationally.There is always the chance that the 2025 movie will start building a better connection globally for future releases. Nevertheless,Supermanis definitely emerging as a victor for DC Studios, and it’s one that they needed for the DCU.
Our Take On The Superman Box Office Update
Following its latest box office update,it’s looking brighter than ever forSupermanto be 2025’s most profitable superhero movie, evenThe Fantastic Four: First Steps. By the timeSuperman and The Fantastic Four: First Stepshave finished their run, Gunn’s film will more than likely be the winner.
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2025 would also mean that it’s the first time since 2008 that DC has become the top grosser against Marvel at the worldwide box office, as the MCU also hadThunderbolts*andCaptain America: Brave New Worldreleased earlier this year. From good word of mouth to the glowingSupermanmovie reviews, the DCU can only go up from here.
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Superman (2025): Superman follows the dual life of Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis, as he endeavors to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Set against a backdrop of personal discovery, the film explores his journey of identity as he navigates his existence in a complex world.
