Having debuted on home video, directorJames Gunn’sSupermanmade a mad dash for what will likely be its final global box office milestone. The movie is poised to conclude its run with a lower worldwide haul than that ofZack Snyder’sMan of Steel, but was able to become thehighest-grossing solo Superman movie of all time domestically. StarringDavid CorenswetandRachel Brosnahan,Supermanearned positive reviews, and passed a couple ofWill Smithvehicles on its way out of theaters.
With $340 million in the bank, it’samong the 80 highest-grossing films in domestic box office history. The movie has now overtaken the likes ofTodd Phillips’JokerandJason Momoa’s firstAquamanmovie at the domestic box office. That said,Supermanhad a difficult time in overseas markets, where it has made $253 million so far, fora global haul of $594 million. On the all-time worldwide charts, however, the film has now overtaken both the firstMen in Blackhit, andI Am Legend.
Based on theRichard Mathesonnovel that the legendaryStephen Kinghas described as his biggest influence,I Am Legendwas directed byFrancis Lawrence, who’d go on to become synonymous with the Hunger Games film franchise. The movie cost a reported $150 million, of which $5 million was famously spent on one scene. It ended its global run with $585 million, while the firstMen in Blackgrossed a massive $587 million, and inspired two follow-ups.I Am Legendis also set to get a sequel, directed bySteven Caple Jr.and co-starringMichael B. Jordan.
‘Superman’ Debuted on Digital Earlier than Expected
Meanwhile,Supermanisenjoying instant success on home video, thanks to the enthusiastic response it received during its theatrical run. The movie seems to have settled at a “certified fresh” 83% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, andhas been deemed successful enough to spawn sequels.Gunn recently revealedthat he has a plan in place for potentialSupermanfollow-ups; if a direct sequel were to be made, it would break a decades-long curse associated with the character. You can watchSupermanat home, and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Follows the titular superhero as he reconciles his heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way in a world that views kindness as old-fashioned.
