Having completed three full weeks of release in theaters worldwide,Supermanrecently passed the $300 million mark domestically, which puts it ahead ofZack Snyder’sMan of Steel. Directed byJames Gunn,Supermanserves as the first film in the newly-launchedDC Universe, which succeeds the divisiveDC Extended Universefounded by Snyder over a decade ago. The newmovie debuted to excellent reviews, and has been largely successful, with some even suggesting that it puts the DCU in a better position than its rivalMarvel Cinematic Universe, which is experiencing major difficulties.
With over $315 million domestically and another $225 million from overseas markets,Supermanhasgrossed a total of $551 million worldwide. Produced on a reported budget of $225 million, the movie will fall short ofGunn’sGuardians of the Galaxyfilms, although it has long since overtaken the filmmaker’s previous DC project,The Suicide Squad. That film was released during the pandemic, and had its theatrical run kneecapped by the studio’s controversial decision to release it day-and-date on the HBO Max streaming service. And now, Gunn finds himself spearheadingPeacemaker, a spin-off series based onThe Suicide Squad, in addition to running DC Studios along with his producing partnerPeter Safran.
Superman’s $551 million worldwide haul puts it ahead of Warner Bros.’ massively successful war dramaAmerican Sniper. It’s the highest-grossing film ofClint Eastwood’s storied career, and one of the highest-grossing R-rated movies of all time. StarringBradley CooperandSienna Miller,American Sniperwas based on the life of the late soldierChris Kyle. The film proved to be politically divisive, although it was a breakout hit among the Red State audiences, and hugely popular at the Oscars.
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Supermanhas also overtaken the lifetime global hauls of fellow superhero titles such asX-Men: Apocalypse,Ant-Man, andVenom: Let There Be Carnage. Next up ahead of it is the firstIron Man,Logan, andIron Man 2.Supermanneeds to gross over $670 million worldwide to beatMan of Steel, which should be its next goal. However, anything under the $700 million mark might be seen as an underperformance in the long run. StarringDavid Corenswet, the movie is playing in theaters, andwill be released on home video on August 15. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Follows the titular superhero as he reconciles his heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way in a world that views kindness as old-fashioned.
