Superman Box Office: Here’s How Much James Gunn’s DC Reboot Needs To Earn To Enter The Success Zone!

The immensely talented Hollywood filmmaker and DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn is all geared up for the theatrical release of his next superhero movie, ‘Superman’ starring David Corenswet as the titular protagonist. Slated to hit the big screens on July 11, 2025, the highly anticipated film marks the beginning of the newly imagined DC Universe. With sky-high expectations from the reboot, all eyes will now be on how the film performs at the box office globally. So, what will it take for Superman to be considered a box-office success? Let’s break down the numbers.

Superman Needs To Earn This Much To Be a Box Office Hit

According to a recent report by The Wrap, Superman is made on a budget of $225 million. And to be considered a box office success, the film needs to register a formidable $700 million globally. The report also mentions that if Superman grosses anywhere over $500 million at the global box office, the film will make a profit at the box office (excluding ancillary revenues).

Is The $700 Million Threshold A Fry Cry For James Gunn’s Superman?

Let’s take into account the box office performance of the last three films featuring the Superman character (previously played by Henry Cavill). Two of them were ensemble films — Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice (2016) and Justice League (2017). While the former reportedly grossed $874.36 million worldwide (as per Box Office Mojo), the latter brought in $661.32 million (as per Box Office Mojo) globally. Moreover, the solo Superman movie Man Of Steel (2013) made $670.14 million at the worldwide box office (as per Box Office Mojo).