James Gunn Praises ‘Superman’ Box Office Success
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James Gunn's "Superman" soared to the top of the box office this weekend, notching a win for Warner Bros. and DC Studios, which see the film as a way to revive the entire DC universe.
Superman sold an average of $29,504 per domestic theater through Sunday, and grossed another $95 million in 78 international markets, for an estimated $217 million global weekend.
It was “up, up and away” for James Gunn’s “Superman” reboot, which finished No. 1 at the box office with a $122 million opening weekend.
DC Studios, James Gunn’s “Superman” opened with $122 million in U.S. and Canada ticket sales over the weekend, according
Also, it’s another great start for the summer box office, the second $100M+ opening after Lilo & Stitch ‘s $146M. Superman cost before P&A $225M net. Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel opened to $116.6M back in 2013, unadjusted for inflation.
"The DC vision is clear, the momentum is real, and I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead," the Warner Bros. Discovery CEO says
James Gunn's Superman, starring David Corenswet, released on Friday. It is available in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu in India.