James Gunn’s SUPERMAN Set to Soar Past $200M with Certified Fresh Score, Matching 1978 Classic

James Gunn’s Superman isn’t just another reboot, it’s the foundation of a brand new DC Cinematic Universe, and it’s starting with a bang.

DC Studios’ first major film under Gunn and Peter Safran’s Gods and Monsters Chapter 1 is expected to open to at least $200M globally, with $115M–$130M projected domestically. That global haul will come from 60,000 screens across 78 territories, giving the Man of Steel his widest international rollout to date.

Presales are strong, sitting at $20M in the U.S., which puts it ahead of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and just behind Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Studios are confident, and it’s easy to see why: Early reviews have landed the movie at an impressive 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, making it Certified Fresh, and, surprisingly, putting it on equal footing with Richard Donner’s beloved 1978 Superman starring Christopher Reeve, which also sits at 86%.

That’s a big leap up from recent outings. Here’s how Superman stacks up on Rotten Tomatoes:

Gunn is betting on himself, writing, directing, and producing the film that redefines the tone for everything coming next. It’s a pivot away from the grim, gray world of the Snyderverse and toward something more hopeful, but still rich with mythology.

And if the reviews are any indication, this is a course correction, and a full relaunch that fans and general audiences alike are embracing. Critics have pointed out the crowded character lineup, but most agree the movie delivers as a fun and satisfying summer blockbuster.

The pressure is enormous as Gunn’s Superman is tasked with launching a new cinematic universe while healing years of DC misfires. But for now, with strong presales, global rollout momentum, and a Rotten Tomatoes score to rival its iconic predecessor, things are looking up.