Directed by James Gunn and ushering in a new era for the DC Cinematic Universe, Superman continues its run at the box office. Having performed remarkably well in its first weeks of release, the film has now grossed $506 million worldwide. The film is particularly notable for its US box office figures.
New Superman film in the spotlight
Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel, released in 2013, grossed $291 million in the US. Gunn’s new Superman film has surpassed this figure, reaching $292 million. This has garnered the attention of DC fans not only in international box office but also in the domestic market.
At the international box office, Man of Steel remains dominant. While the $670 million global box office mark has not yet been reached, the current pace of growth suggests that Superman could surpass this figure in the coming days.
The new film stands as the first major step in the structural transformation undertaken by James Gunn at the helm of DC Studios. The box office success of Superman marked a significant turning point in DC’s long-planned universe revamp.
With the film, Gunn’s new cinematic universe officially begins, and the studio has begun preparing for new projects. Supergirl will be the next film, followed by filming on new productions centered around Wonder Woman and Batman.
In this universe, Superman is played by David Corenswet. Henry Cavill, who played Superman in the previous universe, is not involved in the project under the new structure. Corenswet is joined by Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.
The cast also includes Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, and Wendell Pierce. The film also features other DC superheroes, including Green Lantern and Hawkgirl.
Warner Bros. has been closely monitoring the film’s box office figures since its premiere. Audience reactions and positive reviews indicate that the film will be one of the foundational productions that will carry DC’s new era in the long run.
