In an effort to launch a new chapter for DC Studios, James Gunn’s “Superman” scored $122 million in ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada over the weekend, as per studio estimates on Sunday. This was a significant moment for DC and Warner Bros., who had high hopes for “Superman” following some recent disappointments at the box office with DC superhero films like “Joker: Folie à Deux,” “The Flash,” and “Shazam! Fury of the Gods.” Written and directed by Gunn, “Superman” aimed to mark a fresh beginning under the guidance of Gunn and Peter Safran at DC Studios.
Gunn, known for his success with Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” took on the challenge of reviving the beloved Superman character in a unique and unorthodox way, which raised some eyebrows. The film’s opening weekend, marking the third largest of 2025, was the first DC title since 2017’s “Wonder Woman” to cross the $100 million threshold in its opening weekend. Warner Bros. celebrated their fifth consecutive movie to open over $45 million with “Superman.”
While the domestic reception was strong, international ticket sales were softer, particularly in China. This led some experts to suggest that the quintessentially American character of Superman may not have resonated as strongly in certain global markets. Despite some political backlash and controversy surrounding the film, critical and audience reviews were mostly positive, making “Superman” a promising addition to the DC cinematic universe.
With a different tonal direction and a fresh take on the iconic Man of Steel character, “Superman” under Gunn’s direction received favorable reviews, contrasting with the mixed response to Zack Snyder’s previous DC films. Although it didn’t surpass the opening numbers of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” “Superman” still managed an impressive debut. The film’s success was seen as a step in the right direction for DC Studios, signaling a potential renaissance for the superhero franchise.
In its second weekend, “Jurassic World Rebirth” saw a significant drop of 57% from its opening weekend. Led by Scarlett Johansson, the film had an impressive global debut of $318.3 million. To date, it has earned $529.5 million worldwide. Another notable movie in theaters is the action thriller “F1,” Apple Studios’ top-grossing film. Starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski, it secured the third spot with $13 million in its third weekend. Distributed by Warner Bros., “F1” has raked in $393.4 million globally in three weeks, although its production and marketing costs are substantial, totaling at least $350 million.
Here are the top 10 movies in the domestic box office, based on the latest figures as of Monday, reflecting ticket sales from Friday to Sunday at theaters in the U.S. and Canada, per Comscore:
1. “Superman” – $122 million
2. “Jurassic World Rebirth” – $40 million
3. “F1: The Movie” – $13 million
4. “How to Train Your Dragon” – $7.8 million
5. “Elio” – $3.9 million
6. “28 Years Later” – $2.7 million
7. “Lilo & Stitch” – $2.7 million
8. “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” – $1.5 million
9. “M3gan 2.0” – $1.4 million
10. “Materialists” – $720,498
