James Gunn’s Superman reboot has earned over $347 million in North America, becoming Warner Bros.’ ninth-highest-grossing film domestically, surpassing Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker from 2019. Internationally, the movie has also performed well, pushing its total global box office beyond $605 million, placing it among the top 200 highest-grossing films worldwide.
Comparing Superman to The Passion of the Christ
The global earnings have positioned Superman close to overtaking the lifetime total of Mel Gibson’s 2004 blockbuster The Passion of the Christ, which remains the highest-grossing independent film with more than $610 million worldwide. According to Box Office Mojo data, Superman’s North American revenue stands at $347.3 million, with an international haul of $258 million, totaling approximately $605.3 million worldwide.
In contrast, The Passion of the Christ collected $370.8 million domestically and $239.3 million internationally, reaching $610.1 million globally.
Near-Term Box Office Projections
Superman needs to generate just under $5 million more worldwide to surpass The Passion of the Christ’s box office record. Given the film’s current momentum, experts anticipate this milestone will be achieved soon. At present, Superman ranks as the sixth-highest-grossing movie of 2025, trailing behind How to Train Your Dragon, which has grossed close to $627 million worldwide. To beat that figure, however, Superman requires an additional $22 million, a challenging but not impossible target.
About the Film and Its Cast
The story focuses on Clark Kent, played by David Corenswet, during his early career as a reporter while navigating the challenges of his Kryptonian heritage and human upbringing in Smallville. The cast includes Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, and Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, contributing to the film’s rich ensemble.
Significance and Future Expectations
James Gunn’s Superman reboot is showing strong box office staying power, nearing a significant independent film record previously held by Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. This accomplishment highlights the film’s broad appeal and Warner Bros.’ successful reboot strategy. As it continues its run, the upcoming days will reveal whether Superman can claim new box office milestones and potentially climb higher among 2025’s biggest hits.
