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Superman Sequel Greenlit as Box Office Debate Sparks

11/16/2025

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In 2025, James Gunn (director) and Zack Snyder (filmmaker) debated box office, with Superman earning $616.7 million and Man of Steel $670.1 million (inflation-adjusted $934.29 million).
Snyder liked an Instagram post comparing the two films' box office.
Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed Superman's profitability.
Warner Bros. Discovery greenlit the Man of Tomorrow sequel to begin filming in 2026, with Brainiac as the villain and David Corenswet (actor) set to reprise Superman.

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Story summary

In 2025, James Gunn (director) and Zack Snyder (filmmaker) debated box office, with Superman earning $616.7 million and Man of Steel $670.1 million (inflation-adjusted $934.29 million).
Snyder liked an Instagram post comparing the two films' box office.
Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed Superman's profitability.
Warner Bros. Discovery greenlit the Man of Tomorrow sequel to begin filming in 2026, with Brainiac as the villain and David Corenswet (actor) set to reprise Superman.