Superman 's box office is frequently compared against earlier superhero releases, but despite being less profitable than some earlier films, it marks a larger shift for the film industry. As the launching point for the DCU , the overwhelming positive reactions to Superman reveal that this movie is a strong start to a new era for superhero films.
However, in an even broader sense, Superman's box office performance plays an important part in a major new record for Warner Bros . and cinema as a whole. With several major blockbusters in their 2025 lineup, Superman has become part of a larger legacy .
Superman , along with five other films - Sinners , A Mincecraft Movie , F1: The Movie , Final Destination: Bloodlines , and Weapons - pulled in more than $40 million