James Gunn's "Superman" has taken flight at the box office, earning an impressive Rs 25 crore in its opening weekend in India. The movie, which stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, has garnered positive reviews and strong audience turnout, particularly during evening and night shows in major cities.

The film earned Rs 7 crore on its opening day and followed up with Rs 9.25 crore on the second day. On its first Sunday, the movie raked in Rs 9 crore, bringing the total to Rs 25.50 crore. According to Sacnilk, the English occupancy rate on day 3 was 33.04%, with evening shows witnessing the highest viewership at 44.69%.

Globally, "Superman" has grossed $217 million in its opening weekend. In North America, the film earned $122 million from 4,135 screens, giving Warner Bros. their biggest superhero opening of 2025. It is also the studio's 6th #1 opening of the year and their 5th $45M+ opening in a row. The film's strong performance has boosted the overall box office, marking a 37% increase compared to the same weekend last year. Premium formats accounted for 47% of the business, with strong results from Dolby Cinema, PLF/Premium Large Formats, and Motion Seating.

"Superman" is the first film in the new DC Universe era, with James Gunn serving as writer and director. The film explores themes of identity, purpose, and heroism as Superman balances his human upbringing with his Kryptonian heritage. The cast includes Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, and Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific.

The opening weekend success of "Superman" has exceeded initial projections, and it is poised to be a major hit. It is the third-best domestic debut of 2025, behind "Lilo & Stitch" ($146 million) and "A Minecraft Movie" ($162.7 million). This debut is more than enough for "Superman" to knock "Jurassic World Rebirth" from its perch on top of the domestic chart.

Some critics have noted the film's political themes, with Dean Cain expressing reservations about the "woke" elements. However, James Gunn has stated that the movie addresses politics, morality, and American identity. Despite any debate, "Superman’s" A- CinemaScore suggests that it could become a major word-of-mouth hit. If the film follows the trajectory of its predecessors, it could earn between $650 and $705 million worldwide.