James Gunn’s Superman soared at the box office during its opening weekend, earning an impressive $217 million globally, including a strong $122 million domestic haul. This marks the third-largest opening weekend of 2025 so far, coming in just behind A Minecraft Movie and Lilo & Stitch. Despite strong domestic performance, the film faced some softness internationally, possibly reflecting shifting global attitudes towards American icons. With a production budget of $225 million and $100 million in promotional costs, Warner Bros. and DC Studios have made a significant investment in revitalizing the franchise. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav praised the successful debut, reaffirming confidence in James Gunn’s creative vision and the unified future of DC storytelling.