Superhero in a blue suit and red cape flies forward accompanied by several characters and a dog, all with determined expressions and a futuristic city background — Superman dominates the global box office and leads the relaunch of the DC universe | La Derecha Diario

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Superman dominates the global box office and leads the relaunch of the DC Universe

The film directed by James Gunn surpassed 400 million dollars

22/07/2025 14:38:00h

Editorial Team

Driven by a strong audience response, Superman, the new DC Studios film, reached $406 million at the global box office after its second weekend in theaters. The film thus becomes the first major success of the new era led by James Gunn, who directs the movie and heads the studio's narrative renewal.

Starring David Corenswet in the role of the Man of Steel, the production managed to gross over $230 million in the United States, while the international market contributed another $171.8 million, despite a more modest performance in countries such as China.

Superman as the cornerstone of DC universe's reconstruction

Beyond the numbers, the release of Superman carries strong symbolic value: it represents the formal reboot of the DC universe following the conclusion of the previous era with titles such as The Flash and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. This relaunch aims to build a new, cohesive universe, with Superman as its central figure.

Man in a blue superhero suit and red cape walks seriously through a crowd that watches and takes photos of him.

Superman dominates the global box office and leads the relaunch of the DC Universe | La Derecha Diario

Warner Bros. already has new productions in development stemming from this film: Supergirl and Clayface are confirmed for 2026, and a new installment of Wonder Woman is also moving forward. The strategy aims for a unified and sustained narrative over time, similar to the approach popularized by Marvel Studios.

Strong performance in premium theaters and key markets

Although the international box office dropped by 44% in the second weekend, several territories such as the United Kingdom, France, and Australia maintained strong audience retention.

According to official figures, the film has accumulated over $51 million in IMAX theaters worldwide, highlighting its visual power and appeal as an immersive cinematic experience.

Superhero with a red cape and blue suit posing in front of a sky with clouds and bright light in the background

Superman dominates the global box office and leads the relaunch of the DC Universe | La Derecha Diario

Audience reception will be decisive for DC's future

The Superman relaunch not only involves a new interpretation of the character, but also a shift in tone and ambitions within the DC universe.

Its commercial and critical performance in the coming weeks will be key to measuring audience acceptance and consolidating the new direction proposed by Gunn.

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