As a movie enthusiast, I’ve been keeping a close eye on the box office race in 2025, and it’s been quite an exhilarating ride! The opening weekends of ‘Superman’ have dominated the charts, clinching the top spot twice so far and setting several records. Now, let me share some intriguing insights as I compare James Gunn’s reboot to ‘Thunderbolts*’ and ‘Black Adam’.
What stands out is a fascinating pattern that emerges when we look at Superman’s performance. While our Man of Steel has been triumphant, there are still areas where he lags slightly behind ‘Thunderbolts’ and ‘Black Adam’. This comparison serves as a reminder that even the mightiest superheroes have their frontiers to conquer!
*Note: Please replace ‘Thunderbolts*’ with the actual title of the movie if known.
Superman Has Blazed Past Thunderbolts* Domestic Haul
Based on the same report that disclosed DC’s attempt to hire Kevin Feige from Marvel, executives at Warner Bros. have established a global revenue target of $500 million for Superman. Given that the film has already earned $416.2 million (as per Box Office Mojo), this goal seems achievable.
On the home front, Clark Kent seems to be reaping significant benefits, especially since the movie has surpassed Marvel’s Thunderbolts in domestic box office earnings. Initially appearing to be a New Avengers-style film, it earned approximately $190 million in the US. However, Superman’s alter ego has now amassed an impressive $243.1 million – and counting.
This is great news for honesty, fairness, and the American ideal, without a doubt. But if we consider one of the latest DCEU films with a tenuous link to Man of Steel, there’s another captivating story worth sharing.
You Can Also Add Black Adam’s Domestic Grosses To The List Of Casualties
In 2023, “The Flash” was the final film to showcase Superman, also known as the Last Son of Krypton, and his various portrayals. However, it was 2022’s “Black Adam” that was expected to shift the power dynamics within the DC universe. Dwayne Johnson’s movie in the DCEU even managed to bring back Henry Cavill’s Superman for a cameo after the credits, but unfortunately, this didn’t have any impact on the storyline. This is important because “Black Adam” only made $168.1 million domestically, which is significantly less than David Corenswet’s current earnings as Superman.
In a respectful manner, I’d like to note that the star-studded cast in the debut of DCU Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters doesn’t quite measure up to the box office might of Dwayne Johnson (The Rock). This isn’t meant as a criticism of Mr. Johnson himself, but rather an intriguing angle for comparison that also applies to the upcoming film Thunderbolts*.
For the sake of impartiality, I must point out one more area where Superman hasn’t yet triumphed, when compared to these two images. Given that this weekend marks the clash between Superman and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, this last detail will be crucial.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Could Pose Superman’s Ultimate Box Office Challenge
Currently, the global box office performance of Superman hasn’t been particularly stellar, and you might be wondering, “But Mike, just how challenging has its journey been?” Let me explain further by presenting the following figures for your perusal:
Numbers:
– Budget: $225 million
– Opening Weekend: $120 million
– Total Box Office (as of now): $320 million
– Estimated Profit/Loss: -$75 million (loss)
- Black Adam: $225.3 million
- Thunderbolts*: $192.2 million
- Superman: $173.1 million
In a nutshell, Box Office for Dummies 101 advises that if you aim to create a big impact with your film, you need the entire theater buzzing. Regrettably, Superman hasn’t quite reached that level compared to Black Adam yet. With Marvel’s upcoming movie poised to potentially dethrone DC from the domestic box office throne, our new Fantastic Four reboot might just have what it takes to rule the box office trend known as “SuperFantastic” by engaging both halves of the audience effectively.
If the reported $500 million is indeed Warner Bros.’ financial target for success, then Superman appears to have a promising prospect of exceeding that mark. However, we’ll only know for sure as more time passes, and the upcoming weekend’s box office performance will provide a clearer picture of how high our hero can soar.
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2025-07-24 15:38