James Gunn's interpretation of Superman surpassed the home box office sales record in the DC universe previously held by Zack Snyder's Batman vs. Superman, which was established in 2016.
In the world of superhero movies, a fascinating competition is unfolding between two titans - Superman and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
James Gunn's latest addition to the DC Universe, Superman (2025), has been making waves at the box office. As of mid-August 2025, the movie has grossed approximately $581 million worldwide, with about $332 million in the US and $249 million internationally. Although it is nearing the $600 million milestone, it has yet to reach it [3][5].
In contrast, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, released in 2016, boasts a worldwide box office total of about $873 million. This figure is significantly higher than Gunn's Superman [5].
Here's a comparison of their global box office grosses:
| Movie | Worldwide Box Office Gross (approx.) | |------------------------------------|-------------------------------------| | James Gunn's Superman (2025) | $581 million | | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) | $873 million |
Despite Superman's impressive domestic performance, Batman v Superman still holds a higher global box office total [5].
Superman, as director James Gunn explains, is not as well-known as Batman in some regions. This may have contributed to the movie's lower international sales [6]. Furthermore, the initial international earnings of Superman did not meet expectations [7].
In the US, however, Superman has overtaken Batman v Superman's domestic gross of $330.3 million [8]. The movie, starring David Corenswet as Superman and Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, had the biggest opening weekend in the US for any Superman movie [9].
As of now, it remains uncertain whether Superman will surpass Batman v Superman's global box office total. The review for Superman is available for those interested in learning more about the movie [10].
Meanwhile, Batman v Superman, directed by Zack Snyder and starring Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill, had a global box office total of $874.4 million [4]. The ending of Superman is explained in a separate guide for those interested [11].
In the ongoing battle of the titans, both Superman and Batman v Superman continue to captivate audiences worldwide, offering a thrilling spectacle of superhero cinema.
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