James Gunn’sSupermanreaches another milestone as it leavesThe Flashbehind in the span of a single week. Due to the DCEU’s disappointing conclusion,Supermanhad a big challenge ahead of it, as general audiences and die-hard fans could have easily avoided yet another big-screen reinterpretation of the Man of Steel. However,Supermanhas exceeded expectations at the box officeduring its first week in theaters.
As reported byTheNumbers, James Gunn’sSupermanhas earned $272.7 million worldwide exactly one week after its worldwide release. At this point,Supermanstands $1.3 million aboveThe Flash’s $271.4 million, which it gathered throughout its entire theatrical run.Supermanhas already surpassedBirds of Prey,Wonder Woman 1984,The Suicide Squad,Shazam! Fury of the Gods, andBlue Beetle. And at this rate,Supermanis likely to keep climbing the DC box office rankings.
What Superman’s Box Office Update Means
James Gunn’s Superman Is On Track To Be Among DC’s Heavy Hitters
Supermanhas surpassed the bottom half of the DCEU’s movies at the box office. But on top of that, Gunn’s first DCU movie has also claimed the honorary tenth spot on the list. James Gunn’sSupermanis on track to overtakeShazam!’s $365.9 million,Black Adam’s $393.5 million,Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’s $440.1 million,Justice League’s $661.3 million,Man of Steel’s $667.9 million, andSuicide Squad’s $749.2 million.
$1.148 billion
$1.082 billion
$1.078 billion
$1.01 billion
$874.3 million
$822.9 million
$749.2 million
$667.9 million
$661.3 million
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
$440.1 million
$393.5 million
$365.9 million
Superman
$272.7 million
The general industry landscape may not allowSupermanto reachAquaman’s $1.148 billion. However,there’s a growing chance it could get close toBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’s $874.3 million andWonder Woman’s $822.9 million. Outside the DCEU,Supermanhas a chance to surpassThe Batman’s $772.5 million and match or get close toThe Dark Knight’s $1.01 billion,Joker’s $1.078 billion, andThe Dark Knight Rises' $1.082 billion.
Our Take On Superman’s Box Office Update
James Gunn’s Superman Is A Good Sign For Future DCU Movies
Superman’s box office success is key to the DCU’s future, as it proves DC Studios is prioritizing quality right from the start. If DC knows how to reinvent the Man of Steel for a modern audience in an increasingly saturated genre, it’s likely thatall other upcoming DCU projectshave the same level of quality.Characters as famous as Supergirl and as obscure to general audiences as Clayface have a chance to be as popular as Superman.
James Gunn’sSupermanalso reaffirms the Man of Steel’s relevance to the superhero genre and pop culture as a whole.Supermanisn’t afraid to lean on the character’s more lighthearted elements, from the red trunks to his concern for saving every onlooker during his battles. Even in an ultra-cynical era of pop culture and social media,Supermancontinues to resonate with people all over the world.
