How James Gunn's $579m 'Superman' measures up to Zack Snyder's DC films

When Superman (2025) touched down in theatres on July 11, it marked the dawn of a fresh, hope-filled DC Universe. The numbers followed suit: a $122 million opening weekend in the US and Canada, paired with a $95 million international take - far outstripping projections that hovered around $100 million.

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Within a few weeks, Superman soared past key milestones: It surpassed Man of Steel’s opening weekend record of $116.6 million to secure the biggest debut for a standalone Superman film.