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DC Films takes its place on the pop culture stage as the 2025 movie Superman is here to give the world hope. Not only is it a really good introduction to the story of DCU: Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters, it’s also just a fantastic return to what makes Clark Kent and his alter ego a paragon of optimism and decency.

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James Gunn's tentpole appears to be succeeding in rebooting the Warner Bros.-owned DC and its most prized superhero franchise. Elsewhere, 'Jurassic World Rebirth' bites off a huge $500 million globally.

IMAX has released a behind the scenes featurette for James Gunn ’s Superman , and it focuses on the film being presented in IMAX, even though the movie was not shot using IMAX cameras. Regardless, the are still labeling it as "Filmed for IMAX" in all the marketing.

The theater format is quickly gaining market share as moviegoers spend more to see blockbusters like "F1," "Sinners" and "Superman" on the biggest screens.

Also, it’s another great start for the summer box office, the second $100M+ opening after Lilo & Stitch ‘s $146M. Superman cost before P&A $225M net. Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel opened to $116.6M back in 2013, unadjusted for inflation.

James Gunn's 'Superman' debuted to $220 million worldwide. Industry insiders are divided over whether that's a success or not.

Superman is flying high at the box office, but the numbers tell two pretty contrasting stories. On July 12, Warner Bros. reported that the film had reached an impressive $120 million domestic haul, with a global figure already touching $210 million.