Superman’s Box Office “Win” Is a Financial Illusion

James Gunn’s Superman just passed $400 million at the global box office — and the media is acting like DC just saved cinema. But is this a win… or just really expensive copium?

In this episode, The Critical Nerd breaks down Superman’s second weekend numbers, dives into the international flop no one’s talking about, and exposes the budget black hole WB would rather keep quiet. From inflated marketing costs to phantom break-even points, we look at how the trades are spinning a soft landing as a soaring success.

Will Superman hit $700 million? Will it actually matter? And can DC survive Fantastic Four: First Steps next weekend?

📉 Spoiler: Even at $700M, WB might still be in the red.

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SOURCES:
Deadline: https://deadline.com/2025/07/box-office-superman-i-know-what-you-did-smurfs-1236462233/

Variety: https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/superman-remains-number-1-box-office-i-know-what-you-did-last-summer-smurfs-disappoint-1236465416/

Hollywood Reporter: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-box-office-soars-past-400-million-1236324026/

CosmicBook.News: https://cosmicbook.news/superman-box-office-vs-the-batman

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