David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult star in the DC Studios production. Superman box office collection (India): David Corenswet steps into the role of Man of Steel. Superman had a huge opening day haul in Indian theatres at ₹ 7.

Warner Bros. isn’t framing this as just another summer tentpole. The studio is pitching Superman as the beginning of a new era. Gunn’s lighter, more hopeful vision marks a deliberate pivot away from the grim tone of the studio’s “Snyderverse” era.

James Gunn is feeling “incredibly grateful” for the initial box office success of Superman and the positive reception from audiences. The filmmaker and co-head of DC Studios took to Threads on Sunday to express his appreciation after the superhero blockbuster saw an estimated global debut of $217 million .

James Gunn’s 'Superman' finds stability at the Indian box office with a ₹31 crore total after a brief dip, while its IMAX numbers fly high globally.

David Corenswet-led Superman set a new record for solo Superman movies and collected $125.0 million on its opening weekend domestically.

James Gunn’s Superman, starring David Corenswet as the new Man of Steel, released in theatres on July 11, 2025. It had a promising start in India on the first day of its release, and witnessed a sharp rise in its collections on day 2 and day 3. But on day 4, on its first Monday, the superhero film saw a huge dip in its earnings.

Writer and director James Gunn is celebrating after Superman — the first film under his watch as DC Studios launches its Gods and Monsters phase — soared to a US$122 million box office opening at North American movie theatres over the weekend.

James Gunn's Superman has grossed over Rs 30 crore in India after five days, showing resilience after a Monday dip. Early estimates indicate a Tuesday earning of Rs 2.75 crore, a slight increase from Monday's Rs 2.

Directed by James Gunn, the superhero pic appears to be succeeding in rebooting both the Warner Bros.-owned DC and its most prized comic book film franchise.