July 13, 2025: James Gunn’s much-anticipated Superman reboot starring David Corenswet is off to a powerful start at the global box office, pulling in impressive numbers across key territories and surpassing expectations.
Strong Global Debut
According to Deadline, the superhero film has grossed $56.5 million in North America and an additional $40 million from 78 international markets. The global total is expected to cross $210 million by the end of Sunday, boosted by strong critical reception and fan excitement.
Variety reports that Superman now holds the title of the second-biggest global opening of 2025, trailing behind A Minecraft Movie ($57.11 million) and narrowly edging out Lilo & Stitch ($55.94 million).
Mixed International Performance
While the film soared in some regions, results were mixed elsewhere. The UK opening was particularly strong, bringing in $3.6 million on Friday and capturing 66% of the market share. However, Asia saw softer numbers—Korea underperformed, and China managed $2.4 million by Friday, with projections estimating a final total of around $11 million.
Other notable figures include:
- Mexico: $3.8 million (highest among international territories)
- Brazil, France, Australia: $2.5–3 million each
- Spain: $1 million
- Japan: $781K (amid competition from Demon Slayer)
India Box Office and Local Impact
In India, Superman is off to a solid start, earning ₹8 crore on Day 1 and ₹9 crore on Day 2, for a two-day total of ₹17 crore. This makes it the third-biggest DC opening in India to date.
Its success has affected local releases, most notably:
- Kannappa, the big-budget Telugu epic featuring Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Mohanlal, opened with promise (₹9.35 crore) but suffered a 92% drop in its second week. With a budget of ₹200 crore and a lifetime net of just ₹32.6 crore, it has emerged as one of the year’s biggest flops.
- Rajkummar Rao’s Maalik has also lagged behind, collecting ₹3.75 crore on Day 1 and ₹5.25 crore on Day 2.
As Superman continues to dominate headlines and screens worldwide, its box office momentum shows no signs of slowing — giving DC Studios a much-needed win.