Superman Becomes the Highest-Grossing Superman Film Ever in the U.S.

Aimee Cherry Quartey
By
Superman Becomes the Highest-Grossing Superman Film Ever in the U.S.
Superman
James Gunn’s Superman has soared past the $331 million mark at the U.S. box office, officially becoming the highest-grossing solo Superman film in U.S. history, surpassing both Man of Steel (2013) and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016).

According to Box Office records, Man of Steel previously held the domestic solo Superman record with approximately $291 million. While Superman now leads in unadjusted dollars, inflation-adjusted figures from Man of Steel would translate to around $407 million today, meaning it technically remains the stronger performer when adjusted.

Worldwide, Superman has collected approximately $579 million as of August 10, 2025. This puts it behind Man of Steel’s global haul ($670 million), but solidly above other franchise entries like Superman Returns ($391 million).

Director James Gunn has strongly denied media reports claiming the film needs $650–700 million to break even, calling such figures “absolutely false”, a narrative he dismissed as economically flawed and implausible.

Alongside the box office success, Superman stands as a cultural milestone. It marks the strongest solo opening for a Superman film, reflects sustained audience enthusiasm, and offers a rejuvenated creative direction for the DC Universe as envisioned under Gunn and DC Studios.

Comments

MORE FROM
entertainment

More From 3Music News

Cambodia Denies Reports Ordering Africans To Leave Country
culture | BY Joshua Narh | May 29th, 2026

Cambodia Denies Reports Ordering Africans To Leave Country

The earlier directive, purportedly issued by Cambodia’s General Department of Immigration under the Ministry of Interior, affects nationals from several African countries, including Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon and Uganda.

South Africa's Tourism Sector Feels Impact Of Anti-Immigrant Protests
culture | BY Joshua Narh | May 29th, 2026

South Africa's Tourism Sector Feels Impact Of Anti-Immigrant Protests

In a statement issued on May 28, the tourism agency said it is concerned about growing reports that travellers across Africa are reconsidering trips to South Africa following the recent protests and attacks targeting foreign nationals.

Weija Dam Spillage Forces Evacuations As Floodwaters Submerge Communities
culture | BY Joshua Narh | May 28th, 2026

Weija Dam Spillage Forces Evacuations As Floodwaters Submerge Communities

Ghana Water explained that controlled spillage is a routine safety measure carried out during periods of heavy rainfall whenever the water level exceeds safe operational limits.

Dara Becomes The First Bulgarian Artiste To Appear On The Billboard Chart
music | entertainment | culture | BY Angela Kuffour | May 28th, 2026

Dara Becomes The First Bulgarian Artiste To Appear On The Billboard Chart

Dara won an amazing 516 points at Eurovision in 2026 and she is now the first Bulgarian artiste to ever appear on the coveted Billboard Global 200 chart.

Julius Malema Rejects Claims Migrants Cause Unemployment In South Africa
culture | BY Joshua Narh | May 28th, 2026

Julius Malema Rejects Claims Migrants Cause Unemployment In South Africa

His comments come after about 300 Ghanaians were flown back home on Wednesday amid rising xenophobic atttacks and anti-immigrant protests in parts of South Africa.

Drake Breaks Micheal Jackson's Record For Most NO.1s By A Solo Male Artist
music | entertainment | culture | BY Angela Kuffour | May 28th, 2026

Drake Breaks Micheal Jackson's Record For Most NO.1s By A Solo Male Artist

Drake has surpassed Michael Jackson's record for the most No. 1s on the Billboard Hot 100 by a solo male artist

Rihanna and Fenty Partnership With Puma Has Ended
entertainment | fashion & lifestyle | BY Angela Kuffour | May 28th, 2026

Rihanna and Fenty Partnership With Puma Has Ended

Sneakerheads speculated that Riri's three-year deal with Puma, which includes ardent brand devotion, had not been extended after she was seen sporting a pair of Jacquemus x Nike Moon Shoes last week.

Celine Dion TV Show In The Works
music | entertainment | BY Angela Kuffour | May 28th, 2026

Celine Dion TV Show In The Works

The production, which follows Dion's early years in a modest, music-loving home in Quebec, is being showrun by Zoë Green (Sirens, Carnival Row).

Cambodia Orders Ghanaians, Other African Nationals To Leave By May 31
sports | BY Joshua Narh | May 28th, 2026

Cambodia Orders Ghanaians, Other African Nationals To Leave By May 31

The directive, issued by Cambodia’s General Department of Immigration under the Ministry of Interior, affects nationals from several African countries, including Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon and Uganda.

Nasboi Announces First Movie CELEBRITIES ARE HUMANS
entertainment | BY Joshua Narh | May 28th, 2026

Nasboi Announces First Movie CELEBRITIES ARE HUMANS

According to Nasboi, the movie focuses on how society often forgets that celebrities are ordinary people dealing with real-life challenges.

Nasboi Reveals Fame Took A Toll On His Mental Health
entertainment | BY Joshua Narh | May 28th, 2026

Nasboi Reveals Fame Took A Toll On His Mental Health

According to him, his anxiety became worse because of the constant pressure to stay relevant online and produce content regularly.

Kurt Okraku Disappointed Over Kobbie Mainoo’s Decision To Play For England Instead Of Ghana
sports | BY Joshua Narh | May 28th, 2026

Kurt Okraku Disappointed Over Kobbie Mainoo’s Decision To Play For England Instead Of Ghana

Mainoo, who was born in England to Ghanaian parents, committed his international future to England and has since become part of the Three Lions squad. The Manchester United midfielder is expected to feature for England at the upcoming World Cup, where they would face Ghana in the group stage.

More Similar Videos

Showboy Shares His Journey From Prison To Becoming Ghana's Biggest Trapper
music,entertainment | Lerny Lomotey | October 27th, 2025

Showboy Shares His Journey From Prison To Becoming Ghana's Biggest Trapper