James Gunn’s Superman Opens $200M Globally Amid $425M Budget

James Gunn's 2025 Superman film, the launch of DC Studios' new Phase I 'Gods and Monsters,' has generated significant buzz with its ambitious scope and strong critical reception, boasting an 83% Rotten Tomatoes score and a 96% audience score. The movie's production budget is controversial, with estimates ranging from $225 million after tax breaks to $363 million based on Ohio government filings, plus an additional $200 million on global marketing, placing its break-even point between $425 million and $562 million globally. The film introduces a fresh take on Superman, starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan, with a complex plot involving geopolitical conflicts, the villain Lex Luthor's envy and schemes, and the appearance of Ultraman, setting up an expansive new DC Universe. Despite the high costs, early ticket pre-sales and trailer records suggest a promising box office performance, potentially rivaling Henry Cavill's Man of Steel's $668 million global gross. The storyline incorporates classic Superman elements while advancing new characters and plotlines, with post-credits scenes hinting at future developments. Complementing the film, DC released 'Superman Treasury 2025: Hero For All,' an oversized comic continuing to explore the character's mythology with ties to past and recent Superman stories.