‘Superman' launches James Gunn's DC cinematic universe with $122 million domestic opening
Superman director James Gunn is understandably working overtime to manage box office expectations for the inaugural release from DC Studios.
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4 developments- Jul 8, 2025Box Office: ‘Superman’ Targets $100M-Plus Domestic Opening, Tracking Suggests $130M
- Jul 10, 2025Only right-leaning coverage:James Gunn's Woke 'Superman' Needs to Open Big in China, Pre-Sales Show a Bust Is Brewing
- Jul 11, 2025‘Superman' snares $22.5 million in Thursday previews on way to $140 million opening
- Jul 13, 2025‘Superman' launches James Gunn's DC cinematic universe with $122 million domestic opening
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5 viewpointsJames Gunn's 'Superman' soars, earning over $200 million worldwide during its opening weekend
'Superman' rescues DC at the box office with a $122-million debut
Superman smashes box office expectations, soaring towards $130 million opening
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1 viewpoint‘Superman’ Debuts Domestic with $122 Million, Underwhelms with $95 Million Overseas
James Gunn's Woke 'Superman' Needs to Open Big in China, Pre-Sales Show a Bust Is Brewing
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11 articlesBox Office: ‘Superman’ Flies to $217 Globally, ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Crosses $500 Million, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Hits $994 Million
‘Superman’ Soars to $122 Million, Third-Biggest Box Office Opening Weekend of 2025
Box Office: ‘Superman’ Lifts Off With $56.5 Million Opening Day — Second-Biggest of 2025
Box Office: ‘Superman’ Saves the Day for DC Studios With Solid $115M-$120M Domestic Opening
Box Office: James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Soars to $22.5 Million in Previews
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