James Gunn‘s Superman is on its way to box office glory after a strong Thursday night.
Which box office records did Superman break?
On its Thursday previews, Superman raked in an impressive $22.5 million. This figure combines the $2.8 million earned from Tuesday’s exclusive screenings for Amazon Prime members. Even when deducting the Tuesday gross, Superman has shattered three significant box office preview records. As the first DC Universe blockbuster, it surpassed the earnings of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’s previews, setting a new high for director James Gunn. Furthermore, Superman outperformed Lilo & Stitch’s $14.5 million from earlier this year, establishing itself as the record-holder for the highest preview gross in 2025.
In conclusion, Superman’s preview box office earnings of $22.5 million surpassed Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel’s $9 million from 2013, securing the top spot for highest-grossing solo Superman movie previews. However, it fell short of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’s impressive $27.7 million preview box office in 2016, which remains the record for a film featuring the Man of Steel.
Initially, predictions for Superman’s box office debut indicated an opening weekend of approximately $100 million. However, these figures have been revised upward due to strong Thursday previews, now estimated to range between $140 million and $150 million. Furthermore, with international markets projected to bring in more than $100 million, Warner Bros. and DC Studios anticipate a global opening weekend of over $250 million for Superman.
In the movie helmed by Gunn, David Corenswet plays both Clark Kent/Superman, who endeavors to show the world he’s their protector. This task arises when billionaire Lex Luthor, played by Nicholas Hoult, devises a strategy to sway public sentiment against him. Rachel Brosnahan appears as Lois Lane alongside them, while Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced complete the star-studded cast, portraying Mister Terrific, Metamorpho, Green Lantern, and Hawkgirl respectively.
Superman is now playing in theaters, as the first film in the DCU‘s Chapter 1: Gods & Monsters.
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2025-07-11 20:57