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James Gunn's Superman continues to pack theaters in North America, and the DCU reboot has now passed the $250 million mark at the domestic box
'Superman' Breaks $400 Million Box Office Record in Just 10 Days originally appeared on Parade. The DC Universe is flying high with James Gunn 's Superman reboot, which has officially crossed the $400 million milestone in global box office revenue — positioning itself as 2025's biggest superhero success.
James Gunn is feeling “incredibly grateful” for the initial box office success of Superman and the positive reception from audiences. The filmmaker and co-head of DC Studios took to Threads on Sunday to express his appreciation after the superhero blockbuster saw an estimated global debut of $217 million .
The DC Universe's first major outing is setting a strong precedent, but it still tails 2016's "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" in the week-to-week numbers.