James Gunn Superman Movie Box Office Soars to $115M
The film's success is a testament to Gunn's vision and the cast's performances, and it will be interesting to see how it continues to perform in the coming weeks. With its strong social media presence and positive reviews, Superman is a must-see for fans of the DCU and comic book movies in general.
Warner Bros' "Superman" film, directed by James Gunn, has seen a strong opening weekend with a $55M Friday and a projected $115M-$120M domestic box office total, generating a record $22.5M in previews, including Tuesday's Amazon Prime Members shows.
The movie has received positive word-of-mouth, with a 95% Rotten Tomatoes audience score, and is expected to perform well despite some critics' concerns about its themes. Gunn has addressed these concerns, stating that the film is about human kindness and that he is not losing sleep over criticism. The film's social media presence is also strong, with a massive universe of 953.8 million across YouTube, TikTok, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
Industry projections have raised to $140M-$150M+ for the weekend, with some predicting it could reach $150M. The film's success is seen as a positive sign for Warner Bros and the DC Studios, with Gunn's Superman being the first title in the "Gods and Monsters" phase. The film stars David Corenswet as Superman, who brings a confident swagger and idiosyncrasies that keep the character relatable, and features a standout performance from Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.
The movie confidently uses comic book history, leaning into cosmic and pulpy elements, and features immersive action sequences with a variety of powers and abilities that shake up the visual palette. The film's score is driving and inspiring, with a mix of original compositions and nods to John Williams' iconic theme. Overall, Superman is a wonderfully entertaining and heartfelt film that feels like the right start for the DCU on the big screen.
The film will also be available on HBO Max after its theatrical run, but an exact release date has not been announced. Alternatively, viewers can rent or buy the film on various online stores, including Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and others. With its strong opening weekend and positive word-of-mouth, James Gunn's Superman reboot is a cinematic reset for the Man of Steel, launching the DCU with a great start.