As Superman continues to soar in theaters, even in opposition to such powerful competitors as The Improbable 4: First Steps and the unique horror film Weapons, skeptical followers and the Zack Snyder/Henry Cavill (who labored collectively on Man of Metal) mob have repeatedly tried to downplay the movie’s success. The movie grossed $122 million in its opening weekend. It is no secret that the film has had some pitfalls on the field workplace, particularly internationally. Nevertheless, to name Superman a monetary failure can be the overstatement of the yr. As DC Studios and DCU followers rejoice the movie’s $579 million gross, a rumor has unfold that the DCU’s first film remains to be a monetary failure resulting from a sky-high funds. Fortunately, James Gunn is right here to set the report straight.
James Gunn just lately took to social media to deal with some fan questions on Superman and the way forward for the DCU. Throughout his web campaign, the actor was requested about Superman‘s field workplace efficiency and funds on Threads. The fan requested concerning the rumor concerning Superman‘s funds (together with advertising) ballooning to a surprising $650 million. “Completely false,” the director stated, losing no time in shutting down the rumor.
Not content material with merely answering the query, Gunn additionally defined why the rumor is ridiculous. “Anybody saying that does not have an understanding of the movie enterprise,” he continued. Superman‘s funds is reported to be round $225 million. Hollywood financing means followers ought to double that to incorporate advertising, resulting in an estimated whole of $450 million. Once more, that is some huge cash, nevertheless it’s a whole bunch of tens of millions shy of the rumored determine. “And we’d be idiots to make a first-in-a-franchise movie that would want to make that a lot to be worthwhile,” Gunn concluded.
‘Superman’ Is a Field Workplace Success, and a Sequel Is the Proof
Until you have watched Man of Metal extra occasions than is psychologically wholesome, it is secure to say that Superman is a field workplace success. Even with its worldwide shortcomings, which James Gunn places right down to “anti-American sentiment,” the movie has nonetheless grossed over $550 million. DVD gross sales may be a factor of the previous, however VOD gross sales are additionally anticipated to considerably bolster the movie’s revenue margins, to not point out any tie-in merch.
Whether or not you agree that Superman is a field workplace success, otherwise you’re copy and pasting the identical outdated rhetoric about Man of Metal being higher due to inflation, DC Studios clearly believes in Superman as the muse of its model, as a sequel has formally been greenlit. Warner Bros. CEO and president David Zaslav revealed that Gunn has already begun engaged on the subsequent stage of Superman’s story. In keeping with Zaslav, Gunn’s subsequent movie will introduce extra members of the Tremendous household. This may very well be referring to Kara Zor-El (Milly Alcock), who leads 2026’s Supergirl. Or, it might consult with Superboy, a.okay.a. Connor Kent, and even Energy Woman, Superman’s cousin from one other universe.
Superman is reported to start streaming digitally on August 26. Nevertheless, that is presently solely a rumor and hasn’t formally been confirmed by Warner Bros. or DC Studios.
Superman
- Launch Date
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July 11, 2025
- Runtime
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130 minutes
- Director
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James Gunn
- Producers
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Peter Safran