Superman Tops Box Office With $57M Second Weekend, Nears $650M Global Total

James Gunn's Superman continues to dominate the box office in its second weekend, earning approximately $57 million domestically and maintaining the top spot despite a typical 54-55% drop from its $125 million debut. The film has amassed around $236 million domestically and nearly $650 million worldwide, positioning it ahead of recent Marvel releases like Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts*, which have underperformed. Warner Bros. and DC Studios are celebrating this success, which contributes to Warner Bros. leading the domestic box office with $1.32 billion in 2025, surpassing Disney/20th Century Studios. Positive critical reception and strong audience scores have fueled enthusiasm for the DC Universe's future, including upcoming spinoffs such as Supergirl, Clayface, and a new Wonder Woman movie. Despite weaker international performance, especially in China, Superman's robust domestic earnings suggest it could surpass the lifetime domestic total of The Batman. The film's success underscores a strong year for Warner Bros. with multiple No. 1 openings and sets a high bar for the superhero genre in 2025.