James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Soars with Strong Reviews, Eyes $200M+ Global Opening Weekend

James Gunn and Peter Safran’s highly anticipated ‘Superman’ movie is officially launching the revamped DC Universe this weekend, arriving with significant critical acclaim and robust box office predictions. The film, which marks the beginning of DC Studios’ ‘Gods and Monsters’ phase, is generating considerable buzz as it hits theaters worldwide.

Following a rapturous Hollywood premiere and the release of early reviews, ‘Superman’ has achieved an impressive 85% ‘Certified Fresh’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This strong critical backing signals a positive reception for the new era of DC storytelling and is expected to significantly boost audience interest.

Industry sources are projecting a massive global opening weekend for ‘Superman’, with estimates exceeding $200 million worldwide, split evenly between domestic and international markets. In North America, the film is tracking for a debut between $115 million and $130 million, driven by strong presales.

The global rollout is already underway, with the film having commenced its release in major territories like France, Italy, and Korea earlier this week. Today, it expands to Germany, Australia, Brazil, and Mexico, with the UK, Spain, China, and Japan joining the release by Friday. Tonight also features the first of sold-out Amazon Prime member paid screenings, with widespread previews continuing through Thursday, building towards a massive 10,000-screen footprint in the U.S. and Canada by Friday.

All eyes are on this pivotal release, as it not only reintroduces one of pop culture’s most iconic heroes but also sets the tone and grand vision for DC Studios under the leadership of Gunn and Safran. With James Gunn himself at the helm as writer, director, and producer, ‘Superman’ carries immense pressure to ignite a new, successful chapter for the DC cinematic universe.

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