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James Gunn’s Superman reboot, starring David Corenswet as the iconic superhero, is flying high in theaters worldwide. According to Box Office Mojo, the film has already grossed over $416 million globally. Moreover, the film has struck a chord with both critics and audiences, earning an impressive 83% critics’ score and a 92% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. On IMDb, Superman currently holds a solid user rating of 7.6/10.
Me with Superman (2025) https://t.co/KlGibJoDsB pic.twitter.com/0ibdNQ12ei
— Starlight 💫 (@x0Starlight) July 21, 2025
Reportedly mounted on a production budget of $225 million (via The Wrap), this big-budget reboot raises a key question: Is it the most expensive Superman movie ever made? More specifically, does it surpass the production budgets of its DCEU-era predecessors — Man of Steel (2013), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and Justice League (2017)? Let’s compare and find out.
I decided to rewatch Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel after watching James Gunn’s #Superman and I’m going to keep it real.
I will always be grateful what Henry Cavill’s Superman has given us during the DCEU But I believe it’s time to move on and embrace the future for the DC Universe. pic.twitter.com/uO0LWMhyjQ
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Which Superman Movie Has The Biggest Budget?
As mentioned earlier, the Superman reboot was made on a $225 million budget. Interestingly, Man of Steel, directed by Zack Snyder, had the same $225 million budget. In comparison, the next two entries, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League (Via Screenrant), had even higher budgets: $250 million and $300 million, respectively. So, in terms of production costs, Justice League remains the most expensive Superman movie.
