Superman, directed and written by James Gunn, continues to gain momentum at the box office as part of the rebranded DC Universe. The 2025 film stars David Corenswet as Superman, with Rachel Brosnahan portraying Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Warner Bros. recently reported an additional $866,000 in earnings from 78 international markets on a Wednesday, pushing Superman’s international total to $250.3 million and its global total to $585.1 million.
Though the film is approaching its sixth weekend in theaters and its growth pace is slowing, it remains one of the top earners of 2025, joining only six others to surpass the $585 million global milestone this year. This achievement has elevated Superman to the 34th position on the all-time global box office list for Warner Bros., overtaking Steven Spielberg’s 2018 film Ready Player One, which grossed $583.5 million worldwide.
Prospects for Further Growth in Warner Bros.’ Rankings
As Superman’s theatrical run winds down, its performance is still strong enough to climb higher on the Warner Bros. box office chart. The film is closing in on 2007’s I Am Legend, which sits at $585.5 million globally, needing only $0.4 million more to surpass it. Projections from Box Office Theory estimate that Superman could earn an additional $5 million domestically by the end of its sixth weekend, which would allow it to also overtake The Hangover Part II, currently at $586.8 million, moving Superman up to 32nd place on the list.
However, reaching the top 30 requires a much larger leap, specifically surpassing the $655.7 million earned by Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald in 2018. This would demand more than $70 million in additional revenue, an outcome that appears unlikely given its current trajectory.
Evaluating Superman’s Box Office Performance and Impact
Regardless of its final placement on the all-time Warner Bros. list, Superman’s financial outcome can be considered successful. With a reported production budget of $225 million, its estimated break-even point is around $562.5 million or less, suggesting the film has already recouped its costs. Additionally, a $400 million worldwide gross is typically seen as the threshold for blockbusters to receive sequel consideration, a target that Superman has comfortably exceeded.
This steady box office performance signals positive momentum for the DC Universe’s reboot and reinforces James Gunn’s role in shaping its future. The film’s strong reception internationally and domestically illustrates sustained audience interest, which may influence Warner Bros.’ decisions on follow-up projects or further expanding the franchise.
