The Man of Steel is flying high again. James Gunn’s new “Superman” earned an estimated $217 million worldwide in its first four days, bringing fresh muscle to Warner Bros.’ summer slate. The haul came from about $122 million in North America and $95 million overseas, securing the studio’s fifth straight No. 1 opening.
Ticket buyers showed up in force despite a crowded season. The domestic debut ranks among 2025’s three biggest and marks the first DC title to crack $100 million since “Wonder Woman.”
Chief executive David Zaslav called the run “a hell of a run” and credited Gunn and DC co-chair Peter Safran with a ten-year roadmap that already has “Supergirl,” “Batman,” and “Wonder Woman” moving ahead.
Wall Street liked what it saw. Benchmark analyst Matthew Harrigan kept a Buy on Warner Bros. Discovery and a price target of $18, noting that a flop “would have been an issue.” Shares closed up 2.4 percent Monday at $12.01, their best finish since December.
Observers now watch the film’s second-week drop, the yardstick that shows real staying power. Comscore’s Paul Dergarabedian says legs could unlock billions more in merchandise, streaming, and theme-park tie-ins if audiences keep coming back.
With a reported production budget of about $225 million, the film is already halfway to break-even before the usual post-theatrical revenue streams kick in. Gunn thanked fans online, calling their response “a hopeful testament to basic human kindness.”
The studio’s hot streak began with April’s “Minecraft,” nears a billion dollars worldwide, and continued through “Sinners,” “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” and the Apple-backed “F1.” “Superman” extends the rebound at a moment when many superhero brands look bruised.
Analysts say Warner Bros. doesn’t just have a hit, it has momentum. Possibly like that of the MCU when Iron Man hit theaters. That momentum may prove more powerful than a cape.
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