SUPERMAN Has Already Made More Than BLACK ADAM's Entire U.S. Box Office Haul After Biggest Wednesday Of 2025

SUPERMAN Has Already Made More Than BLACK ADAM's Entire U.S. Box Office Haul After Biggest Wednesday Of 2025

There's more good news for Superman, because after soaring to the biggest Wednesday of 2025, the DC Studios movie has already grossed more than Black Adam did during its entire run at the U.S. box office.

By JoshWilding - Jul 17, 2025 05:07 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman

We're still waiting on updated international numbers for Superman (the movie is thought to be closing in on $300 million worldwide), but the Man of Tomorrow just landed the biggest Wednesday of 2025 with $11.75 million. 

AMC's Wednesday discounts likely helped, but the DC Studios reboot's 6-day U.S. total has now risen to $166.8 million. For context, that's more than the $168.2 million 2022's Black Adam made during its entire domestic run. Coincidentally, Dwayne Johnson's failed attempt to take over the DCEU also featured the short-lived return of Henry Cavill's Man of Steel.

Superman is eyeing a $177 million haul for its full 7-day opening week, placing it ahead of The Batman ($172.5 million) and Man of Steel ($168.8 million). That puts it on track for a $230 million - $240 million domestic total by the end of its second weekend in theaters.

The James Gunn-helmed reboot has also topped what Man of Steel ($168.8 million) made in the same amount of time, while it also had a bigger first Wednesday (Zack Snyder's 2013 effort grossed $9 million). 

We'll see how high Superman can soar in the days ahead, and it only has one weekend left to make an impact before The Fantastic Four: First Steps opens to a projected $125+ million. 

"We had a cast dinner the night before we started, at Enzo's in Atlanta," Gunn recently said of Superman's themes. "I talked about just goodness, being a good human being, and the value of that and the value of spotlighting that in this movie — that at the end of the day, everybody cares about being edgy, or being cool, or being mean-spirited, or being funny, and none of those things matter."

"What matters is just that we love each other. If that comes off in the movie a little bit, and if somebody feels that a little bit, then that works. That works for me."

But I think that there's a sadness to Superman because we want Superman. [Laughs] We want somebody who's really good, who's powerful, and I don't think that's really what we're seeing a lot of in this world," the filmmaker continued. "But hopefully, some kid's going to go see it, and they will be that powerful person that's also good in five years, 10 years, 20 years."

Check out a new TV spot for Superman in the player below. 

Superman, DC Studios' first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures.

In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.  

"Superman is an indescribable joy," we said in our review"A beautiful, moving thrill, David Corenswet is the perfect Man of Steel in a movie packed full of ideas. Fortunately, under James Gunn’s expert direction, all of those work, creating a rousing experience that flies higher than DC has in a very long time."

The movie stars David Corenswet in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.

Also appearing are Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Neva Howell, and Milly Alcock.

Superman is now playing in theaters.

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Baf
Baf - 7/17/2025, 5:35 PM
And Johnson played Krypto in SuperPets so, technically…
Canyoublush
Canyoublush - 7/17/2025, 6:20 PM
@Baf - 😆😆🤣🤣🤣😆🤣🤣🤣😆😆😆🤣😆😆🤣
WakandaTech
WakandaTech - 7/17/2025, 5:35 PM
My presiction for the DCU

2025
Superman

2026
Supergirl
Clayface

2027
The Batman II
Superman 2

2028
The Bold and The Brave
Teen Titians

2029
Wonder Woman
Justice League
Vigor
Vigor - 7/17/2025, 5:54 PM
@WakandaTech - pretty hype for supergirl
AllsGood
AllsGood - 7/17/2025, 5:58 PM
@WakandaTech - James Gunn said there Fast-Tracking Wonder Woman. I see 2027
Nolanite
Nolanite - 7/17/2025, 6:21 PM
@WakandaTech -

Wonder Woman will come in 2027 if they are fast tracking it.

Nolanite out
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 7/17/2025, 10:32 PM
@WakandaTech - what the f*** is a presiction?
HashTagSwagg
HashTagSwagg - 7/17/2025, 5:35 PM
Would look better to compare it with other successes as opposed to flops.
Pimpanzee
Pimpanzee - 7/17/2025, 6:35 PM
@HashTagSwagg - Looking better doesn't get assholes to click faster, though
MisterDoctor217
MisterDoctor217 - 7/17/2025, 5:36 PM
Wow that’s awesome! I couldn’t make it last week so I am going today.
Unfortunately most stuff has been spoiled for me so I hope I can still enjoy it 😭
Goldboink
Goldboink - 7/17/2025, 5:50 PM
@MisterDoctor217 -
There's a bunch of stuff that hasn't been revealed and the stuff that has been doesn't matter that much. Go in with no expectations and let it wash over you.
Pimpanzee
Pimpanzee - 7/17/2025, 6:36 PM
@MisterDoctor217 - You are a punk rocker, yes you are
ElJefe
ElJefe - 7/17/2025, 7:12 PM
@MisterDoctor217 - I read all spoiler articles and still loved it.

Have fun!
DS616
DS616 - 7/17/2025, 7:19 PM
@MisterDoctor217 - It's honestly not a movie that gets ruined by any spoiler knowledge. It's a Superman vs Lex Luthor story and the entertainment value comes from watching it play out over 2 hours. I'm sure you'll enjoy.
MisterDoctor217
MisterDoctor217 - 7/17/2025, 10:25 PM
@Goldboink -

I just saw it !!

Ngl I thought the first 30 mins were weirdly paced and i wanted to get the hang of this Superman portrayal, but after that I got the rhythm and I quite enjoyed it !
Towards the end I really came to love this Supes!!
Also loved the action!

Idk about the best CBM ever but definitely a very enjoyable movie.
Hopefully they don’t let Pattinson’s Supes near this, I would like another Batman for this universe
MisterDoctor217
MisterDoctor217 - 7/17/2025, 10:25 PM
@Pimpanzee -

Dude I loved that line and the song Gunn user towards the end lol
MisterDoctor217
MisterDoctor217 - 7/17/2025, 10:26 PM
@JayTweIve -

Yes I did enjoy it despite knowing what came next !
It took me a while to get the hang of this new universe but by the end I really liked it
MisterDoctor217
MisterDoctor217 - 7/17/2025, 10:27 PM
@ElJefe -

Yes it was pretty fun, just didn’t like the first 30 mins but after that I had a blast lol
I guess a need to watch it again to see if I can appreciate the first act better
jst5
jst5 - 7/18/2025, 12:26 AM
@MisterDoctor217 - Wait,. you loved Gunn forcing himself on Superman with the punk rock crap...and the ending of Superman movie to be mf punk rock song?Well.....OOOO...KAY!
MisterDoctor217
MisterDoctor217 - 7/18/2025, 3:15 AM
@jst5 -

I think his version of Supes is very odd and definitely not traditional regarding his little outbursts of anger , but I liked it, it gave it an edge , and the music he used was pretty cool lol
DS616
DS616 - 7/18/2025, 5:54 AM
@jst5 - Don't worry kiddo, in the far distant future Junior High will teach you how metaphors and allegories work in storytelling.
DS616
DS616 - 7/18/2025, 5:59 AM
@MisterDoctor217 - Thankfully Gunn recently confirmed that the odds of Pattinson's Batman joining the DCU are "very unlikely".
Goldboink
Goldboink - 7/18/2025, 8:08 AM
@MisterDoctor217 -

Right on. Pretty much sums up my thoughts. It didn’t have to be groundbreaking, just needed to be fun, which it was
MisterDoctor217
MisterDoctor217 - 7/18/2025, 6:33 PM
@JayTweIve -


We can only hope, but idk if this does well at the box office I think they might convince Matt to incorporate his universe :/
MisterDoctor217
MisterDoctor217 - 7/18/2025, 6:33 PM
@Goldboink -

Yes it was pretty fun , going to go see it again
n1ghtw1ng2832
n1ghtw1ng2832 - 7/17/2025, 5:37 PM
As usual, here comes Wilding with the breaking news that nobody asked for. You'd figure he would have something else to report on by now instead of comparing Superman to other DC movies.
DarthAlgar
DarthAlgar - 7/17/2025, 5:39 PM
@n1ghtw1ng2832 - You have to lower your expectations with Josh Wilding.

I've seen better journalism in the Baleman Elementary School Gazette.
Nolanite
Nolanite - 7/17/2025, 6:23 PM
@DarthAlgar -

Best thing I've heard today

Nolanite out
ElJefe
ElJefe - 7/17/2025, 7:13 PM
@n1ghtw1ng2832 - He’s playing the hits. Don’t you read the comments around here???
F4ntasticClunge
F4ntasticClunge - 7/17/2025, 5:37 PM
I wonder if it can keep it up throughout its theatrical release or are people rushing to see it before F4 drops.👀

Forthas
Forthas - 7/17/2025, 7:54 PM
@28ClungesLater - It can so long as it keeps it premium screens which is propping up the numbers. I was watching an analysis of its run and it estimated that the average ticket price for the Superman film is even greater that of inflation compared to 2013 because about half of the domestic screens it is playing in are premium screens. Instead of a +30% increase from ($8.13 to $11.50) it is an over 100% increase (approximately $17.00). So if true then it is pulling in half the number of viewers that Man of Steel did.
F4ntasticClunge
F4ntasticClunge - 7/18/2025, 3:42 AM
@Forthas - User Comment Image

That would make sense 👀 imax screens are over £20 here
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 7/17/2025, 5:38 PM
I guess the hierarchy of power in the DC Universe did change….

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Anyway , I got some enjoyment out of BA but Superman was by far the better film.
TheJok3r
TheJok3r - 7/17/2025, 5:40 PM
This is such great news. If the international numbers pick up, then $600 million may be within reach after all.
dragon316
dragon316 - 7/17/2025, 6:30 PM
@TheJok3r - if it gets international release
DarthOmega
DarthOmega - 7/17/2025, 5:41 PM
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DarthAlgar
DarthAlgar - 7/17/2025, 5:42 PM
Rabble rabble rabble! Inflation and this and that!!!

@Forthas is with me.
Goldboink
Goldboink - 7/17/2025, 5:51 PM
@DarthAlgar -

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dragon316
dragon316 - 7/17/2025, 6:33 PM
@DarthAlgar - inflation have nothing do with it inflation is lazy excuse people can afford cellphones and monthly bill cost more than movie tickets you can afford see movie
DarthAlgar
DarthAlgar - 7/17/2025, 7:47 PM
@dragon316 - I agree.
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