Those ticket sales include $171.8 million overseas and $235 million from the North American market. Turnout remains softer than expected at the international box office, where “Superman” added $45.2 million in its second weekend.

'Superman' Breaks $400 Million Box Office Record in Just 10 Days originally appeared on Parade. The DC Universe is flying high with James Gunn 's Superman reboot, which has officially crossed the $400 million milestone in global box office revenue — positioning itself as 2025's biggest superhero success.

Elsewhere, new offerings 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' and 'Smurfs' are no match for the Man of Steel and are both eyeing a domestic opening in the $12 million range.

Superman" film director James Gunn responded to a question about the film not connecting as well with international audiences compared to U.S. moviegoers.

Superman, directed by James Gunn, is set to overtake the domestic haul of How to Train Your Dragon and move up in the 2025 domestic top grosser. David Corenswet-led superhero movie is moving in the right direction and is already one of the top 10 highest-grossing films of the year worldwide.

More smelling salts at the box office this weekend which will continue to wake up audiences from superhero fatigue as Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps is looking to do between $190M-$210M around the world.