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Variety reports:

Superman can lift up collapsing buildings, Godzilla-sized monsters and, now, the box office. “Superman,” the newly rebooted comic book adventure starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, flew to $122 million in its first weekend of release. Those are strong ticket sales, enough to rank as the year’s third-largest debut after “A Minecraft Movie” ($162 million) and “Lilo & Stitch” ($146 million).

Turnout was slightly softer-than-expected at the international box office with $95 million from 78 markets, bringing its global tally to $217 million. Box office watchers say they aren’t surprised that “Superman” started stronger in the U.S. compared to overseas because the character — whose motto is “truth, justice and the American way” — is the quintessential star-spangled hero.

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— Variety (@Variety) July 13, 2025