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James Gunn's Superman: $615M Gross, Yet Unprofitable

10/11/2025

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James Gunn's Superman, the top superhero film of 2025, grossed $615.8 million globally but was not profitable theatrically.
Production and marketing costs totaled about $350 million.
Warner Bros. Discovery's theater share was about $308 million.
The shortfall forced post-release revenue from digital sales, Blu-ray, and merchandise.
The film debuted on HBO Max on September 19, 2025, with Supergirl on June 26, 2026, and Man of Tomorrow on July 27, 2027.

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Story summary

James Gunn's Superman, the top superhero film of 2025, grossed $615.8 million globally but was not profitable theatrically.
Production and marketing costs totaled about $350 million.
Warner Bros. Discovery's theater share was about $308 million.
The shortfall forced post-release revenue from digital sales, Blu-ray, and merchandise.
The film debuted on HBO Max on September 19, 2025, with Supergirl on June 26, 2026, and Man of Tomorrow on July 27, 2027.