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Superman soars to $122 million opening under James Gunn

James Gunn's Superman Utterly Fails One Classic Character From The 1978 Movie

James Gunn's Superman brings back a character who was created for the original 1978 movie, but the 2025 take on the character kinda does them dirty.

Digital Trends · 3d

James Gunn’s Superman is better than 1978’s Superman: The Movie. Here’s why

Director Richard Donner’s Superman: The Movie, which premiered in 1978, is a classic piece of cinema that continues to shape the superhero genre today. Most recently, it led the way for writer-director James Gunn to release Superman, a more modern imagining of the Man of Steel’s adventures, with David Corenswet portraying the titular hero.

CNET on MSN · 1d

James Gunn's 'Superman': Does It Have Post-Credits Scenes?

James Gunn's Superman movie swooped into theaters Friday, offering thrilling battles, big-hearted heroes and an amusingly untrained canine sidekick. You might want to see the superhero epic if you're into other films written and directed by Gunn (such as Suicide Squad and Guardians of the Galaxy) or want to catch the cinematic start to the new DC Universe.

Globally, Superman and Box Office

Deadline on MSN · 1d

It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane, It’s A Box Office Hit: ‘Superman’ Leaps Higher To $125M Opening – Monday AM Update

Also, it’s another great start for the summer box office, the second $100M+ opening after Lilo & Stitch ‘s $146M. Superman cost before P&A $225M net. Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel opened to $116.6M back in 2013, unadjusted for inflation.

Yahoo · 1d

Box Office: 'Superman' Brings $125M Domestic Opening, $220M Globally | THR News Video

James Gunn's 'Superman' truly soared at the box office! One of the summer's most anticipated tentpoles flew to a solid box office debut of $125 million domestically and an estimated global launch of $220 million.

Hollywood Reporter on MSN · 1d

Box Office: ‘Superman' Saves the Day for DC Studios With $125M Domestic Opening, $220M Globally

James Gunn's tentpole appears to be succeeding in rebooting the Warner Bros.-owned DC and its most prized superhero franchise. Elsewhere, 'Jurassic World Rebirth' bites off a huge $500 million globally.

DC, Superman and box office

Los Angeles Times on MSN · 2d

‘Superman’ rescues DC at the box office with a $122-million debut

James Gunn's 'Superman' soared to the top of the box office this weekend, notching a win for Warner Bros. and DC Studios, which see the film as a way to revive the entire DC universe.

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

‘Superman’ Launches New DC Films Era With $125 Million Debut

Superman, the first film from a new leadership team at Warner Bros.’ DC movie studio, opened at No. 1 in US and Canadian theaters, delivering $125 million in ticket sales.

Axios on MSN · 9h

"Superman" soars at box office, breathing new life into DC films

The latest "Superman" reboot is a box office smash, bringing in an impressive $122 million in its domestic debut over the weekend, according to estimates from Comscore. Why it matters: The fate of the DC Comics franchise,

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Every 'Superman' Movie, Ranked

Look, up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a systematic ranking of every "Superman" movie. With the release of ...

Superman Officially Confirms Where Metropolis Really Is in America

James Gunn's Superman does what no other Man of Steel movie ever did, determining the exact location of Metropolis in America.

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Superman's biggest weakness isn't kryptonite; It's that every Man of Steel movie to date has a disappointing ending

Superman's lack of weakness is actually his biggest weakness. Indeed, that god-like skillset makes him so across-the-boa ...

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‘Superman II’ Actor Jack O’Halloran Says Using The Man Of Steel “Correctly” Means Promoting “The American Way Of Life”

Jack O'Halloran, best known for playing an alien bad guy in 'Superman II', still has hope the Man of Steel can stand for the ...

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Superman Is Punk Rock, After All

James Gunn's 'Superman' lacks magic, but it gets one fundamental thing right about the least cool, but certainly greatest, of ...

Superman Ending and Post-Credits Explained: Why It’s Not About What’s Next for the DCU

We break down the epic ending to James Gunn's Superman, how it sets up future movies, and why it's a good thing that Gunn isn ...

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The most infamous Superman performance in the history of the franchise

Marlon Brando’s Jor-El cameo in Superman became Hollywood legend for its salary, behind-the-scenes drama, and surreal ideas ...

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Joe Russo Crowns James Gunn’s 'Superman' the Greatest—Above 'Man of Steel' and Richard Donner’s Iconic Film

Marvel heavyweight Joe Russo praises James Gunn’s Superman, calling it superior to both Man of Steel and Richard Donner’s ...

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