DC fans are waiting with bated breath to find out whether James Gunn’s newly rebootedSupermanwill do enough to ensure that the DCU will be given the chance to grow. Well, it seems that, despite a fewnervous reports to the contrary,Supermanis continuing to soar even higher than many had hoped, with the Man of Steel now breaking records.
According to various reports,Supermannow holds the record for biggest Wednesday box office of 2025 domestically after earning another $11.8 million, bringing its current worldwide total to just over $260 million. While there are still some who doubt thatSupermanhas done enough at the box office, further reports have projected that the reboot will face a standard 50% drop going into its second weekend, during which the DCU outing is expected to gross another $55 million to $62 million.
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The revelation sent fans into a frenzy, with many believing that it teases an exciting future DCU casting.
Supermanis also expected to leave upcoming big releases likeSmurfsand the horror legacy sequelI Know What You Did Last Summerin the dust, meaning that this really is the summer of Superman thatJames Gunnand Peter Safran had hoped for. While debates about box office returns are sure to rage on, the reboot has clearly achieved what it needed to, righting the DC ship both critically and financially and thus ensuring that the newly emerging franchise will continue as planned.
‘Superman’ Has Been Well-Received by Both Critics & Audiences Alike
Supermanstars David Corenswet (Twisters, Hollywood) in the iconic role of Superman/Clark Kent alongside Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road, Nosferatu) as the villainous Lex Luthor. The comic book outing boasts an all-star ensemble cast as whole host of beloved DC characters, including Edi Gathegi (For All Mankind), Anthony Carrigan (Barry, Gotham), Nathan Fillion (The Suicide Squad), Isabela Merced (Alien: Romulus), Skyler Gisondo (Licorice Pizza, Booksmart), Sara Sampaio (At Midnight), María Gabriela de Faría (The Moodys), Wendell Pierce (Selma, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan), Alan Tudyk (Andor), Pruitt Taylor Vince (Bird Box), and Neva Howell (Greedy People).Supermanis now out in theaters, and you can check out the official synopsis below.
When Superman gets drawn into conflicts at home and abroad, his actions are questioned, giving tech billionaire Lex Luthor the opportunity to get the Man of Steel out of the way for good. Will intrepid reporter Lois Lane and Superman’s four-legged companion, Krypto, be able to help him before it’s too late?
The reboot, and the first movie in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s recalibrated DCU, has achieved a strong win for DC following the divisive former years, and is now “certified fresh” on the review aggregator site thanks to 84% from critics, as well as being “verified hot” on the audiences’ Popcornmeter at a hugely impressive 93%.MovieWeb’s own Julian RomandeclaredSupermana “Bold Vision” for the character and a “Game-Changer for the DC Universe.”
“In Gunn’s vision, Superman’s efforts to save lives and promote harmony conflict with nationalistic ideals of “truth, justice and the American way.” This philosophical agenda is told through mind-blowing action, surprisingly bloody violence and Gunn’s unique humor, which may not appeal to all audiences.”
Source:Variety
