Will Superman be the Highest Grossing Film of 2025?
Will Superman be the Highest Grossing Film of 2025?
Like most superhero movies, there is a huge expectation for Superman to perform well at the international box office.
David Corenswet has stepped into the iconic role of Superman/Clark Kent for the first time, meaning there is much pressure on his shoulders for the film to enjoy much commercial and critical success.
While it seems inevitable that it will be one of the biggest flicks of the year, it faces much competition at the box office from many movies, such as the new Avatar flick, the Jurassic World reboot, and a Wicked sequel.
Keep reading to learn if Superman is likely to be the highest-grossing film of 2025.
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A History of Box Office Success
The Superman franchise has a strong history of box office success, as previous flicks from the franchise have earned an average sum of $366 million.
Also, many of the most recent films have generated the biggest return. For instance, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) made more than $874 million, Man of Steel (2013) tipped $670 million, and Justice League (2017) grossed over $661 million.
Thanks to the franchise’s popularity among DC fans, there is a likelihood it will recoup its budget and then some.
It is hard to predict how much Superman will make at the box office this year, as many factors can work for or against the movie, such as the film’s opening weekend, reviews, and competition.
However, Screen Rant has predicted that the 2025 film will earn $920 million internationally following its release on July 11, 2025.
Huge Trust in James Gunn
James Gunn is a wise choice for rebooting the Superman franchise, as he has developed a strong track record for producing action-packed films with stunning visual effects and plenty of humor.
The acclaimed US director showcased his exceptional directing skills in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, which resulted in the flicks earning an average of $827 million.
For this reason, many movie lovers will have huge trust in James Gunn when buying tickets to see Superman, as they will likely expect him to replicate his success on the silver screen with the DC reboot.
Tough Competition at the Box Office
You might believe a brand-new DC movie would be a shoo-in for the highest-grossing film of the year.
While many movie experts believe Superman won’t struggle at the box office, it faces much competition throughout the year for the top spot.
Many sequels are scheduled for release in 2025, which could rival the DC movie for ticket sales.
For example, as the first two Avatar movies grossed an eye-watering $2 billion each, Avatar: Fire & Ash is expected to earn a similar figure following its release this December.
Also, Zootopia earned over $1 billion at the box office in 2016, meaning Zootopia 2 is expected to match or exceed the sum in November, with Screen Rant estimating it will earn $1.2 billion.
Plus, the Jurassic World franchise has proven popular with audiences worldwide, with the 2016 flick grossing $1.6 billion. While the reboot isn’t expected to earn this sum at the box office, it could make over $1 billion this summer.
Other movies expected to perform well following their release include Wicked: For Good, the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, and Michael, to name a few.
