James Gunn's film introduced David Corenswet as Superman. It also stars Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult and Nathan Fillion.

Starring David Corenswet as the main lead, Superman has been running in theaters for more than a week. Released on July 11, 2025, the American superhero movie is based on the eponymous character from DC Comics.

Within its second weekend in theatres, James Gunn's Superman has risen past all odds and collected over $300 million worldwide. The earnings saw a drastic rise even on midweeks and minted $177.7 million in the US.

Gods and Monsters is officially in motion in theaters with the release of Superman, and the writer, director, and producer has scored big at the box office.

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.

Superman director James Gunn has reacted to the success of the new DCU movie after a massive opening weekend at the box office. The film has also garnered largely positive reviews from critics. The cast features David Corenswet in the titular role, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, and more.

After several box office misfires, including Justice League, Black Adam and Wonder Woman 1984, Warner Bros. revamped its approach to characters in its DC stable of superheroes in 2022, hiring Gunn and producer Peter Safran to build out a new film slate featuring some of comicdom’s most recognizable names.