Superman Reboot Cast Salaries and Box Office Success

David Corenswet was cast as Superman in James Gunn's 2025 reboot after impressing the director in the indie film 'Pearl', receiving a $750,000 salary that matches Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane) but is substantially lower than Nicholas Hoult's $2 million for Lex Luthor, reflecting Hoult's extensive film career compared to the TV backgrounds of his co-stars. All three leads are eligible for substantial box office bonuses. The film has achieved both critical and commercial success, earning strong Rotten Tomatoes scores and impressive box office revenue, positioning it as one of the most successful Superman films to date. This compensation approach follows a trend in major franchise reboots, where rising stars are paid modest upfront salaries but can benefit significantly if the film performs well. The studio's strategy manages budgets while investing in emerging talent for future sequels. The film's narrative focuses on Superman's internal struggle between his alien origins and human relationships, with allusions to contemporary global issues.