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James Gunn and Peter Safran took over the DCEU and created their DC Universe, now known as the DCU. There was severe online backlash for dropping Henry Cavill and discontinuing the SnyderVerse. But people came to terms with it after the first film, Superman with David Corenswet, was released and did well at the box office. However, things crashed with Supergirl, and the recent Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery corporate merger led to the exit of Gunn and Safran after just three films in two years. Amid their controversial decision to step down as co-CEOs and chairmen of DC Studios, let’s take a look at how much Gunn’s new DCU has earned worldwide across three films.
James Gunn’s DCU has grossed $856 million worldwide across three movies
The first movie in the James Gunn DCU was Superman, released in 2025. It emerged as the all-time highest-grossing film in Gunn’s new DCU. It was followed by Supergirl and Clayface, the latter of which is still running in theaters. According to the box office numbers, the movies have collected an estimated $856 million worldwide. The final numbers will change since Clayface is still adding solid numbers to its box office.
Check out the worldwide totals of the DCU movies [highest to lowest]
- Superman – $618.7 million
- Supergirl – $126.5 million
- Clayface – $110.7 million
How does the DCU’s box office performance compare to the total budget?
According to reports, the DCU spent an estimated $439 million across the three films. Superman has the highest production cost at $225 million, excluding marketing and promotional costs. The three movies have earned more than $417 million combined, exceeding their combined production budgets.
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It looks like a promising theatrical footprint for James Gunn’s revamped DCU. The new universe has generated more than 1.9 times its combined production expenditure in worldwide theatrical grosses. However, the box office gross should not be confused with actual profit, as studios do not receive the entire amount collected by theaters.
What’s next amid James Gunn and Peter Safran’s exit from DC Studios?
Their departure marks the end of an important early chapter for the revamped universe. However, its long-term success will depend on how effectively the next phase builds upon the foundation established during Gunn and Safran’s tenure. For the unversed, former Marvel Studios exec Jeremy Latchman is reportedly taking over as president and chief creative officer.
James Gunn and Peter Safran will continue as producers on selected upcoming projects, including Superman: Man of Tomorrow, The Batman: Part II, and The People vs. Gorilla Grodd. However, the future of several other planned DCU projects, spin-offs, and potential new seasons of Peacemaker remains uncertain under the new studio leadership.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.
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