Superman Reboot Outpaces Iron Man In US, Eyes Worldwide Gap ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
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James Gunn’s Superman has earned 322 million dollars in under a month, moving ahead of Iron Man’s 319 million domestic total from 2008 (per Box Office Mojo). The Marvel film, directed by Jon Favreau, marked Robert Downey Jr.’s significant return to major studio work after personal troubles had stalled his career.
Downey Jr’s performance as Tony Stark became central to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, leading to multiple sequels and appearances in other Marvel titles before stepping away from the role in Avengers: Endgame.
Iron Man remains a landmark superhero film, holding a 94% critics score and a 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Its lighter tone set it apart from the darker DC films of the time and helped define the MCU’s signature style.
Superman Reboot Vs Iron Man: Box Office Comparison
The Superman reboot takes a fresh approach compared to the Nolan-era DC films, with David Corenswet donning the cape as Clark Kent alongside Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. The film has enjoyed a strong run at the global box office.
Superman Reboot – Box Office Summary
North America– $322 million
International – $240.7 million
Worldwide – $562.7 million
Iron Man (2008) – Box Office Summary
North America– $319 million
International – $266.7 million
Worldwide – $585.7 million
As you can see, the Superman reboot has narrowly surpassed Iron Man’s domestic gross but still trails by around $23 million worldwide. Given its momentum, it could close the gap soon.
The movie, reportedly made for over 200 million dollars, has already joined the list of the top 100 highest-grossing domestic releases (per Box Office Mojo), marking another high-profile moment in the long-running rivalry between Marvel and DC that has shaped modern superhero cinema since 2008.
