SUPERMAN's CinemaScore Revealed As Movie Eyes $115M Opening Weekend Following A $55 Million Friday

SUPERMAN's CinemaScore Revealed As Movie Eyes $115M Opening Weekend Following A $55 Million Friday

With Superman now playing in theaters, it's been awarded a CinemaScore by moviegoers! How does it compare to Man of Steel, though? We also have some very early estimates for its opening weekend...

By JoshWilding - Jul 12, 2025 06:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman

Early box office numbers are in for Superman, and according to Deadline, the DC Studios reboot is eyeing a $115 million - $120 million opening weekend, following a $55 million Friday. 

This is a strong start, especially when tracking has become notoriously unreliable in the post-COVID era. Those early estimates are little more than educated guesses these days, and while this isn't $150 million, it's also considerably more than those low $90 million predictions. 

There's every chance Superman will exceed expectations; The Batman earned $56.6 million during its first Friday (which, like the figure above, included previews) and grossed $134 million. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, meanwhile, did $48.1 million and followed it with a $118.4 million haul. 

Globally, Superman has already made $40.3 million through Wednesday and Thursday in North America and 57 overseas markets. $22.5 million comes from previews in the U.S., with $17.8 million coming in from countries across Europe and Asia. We'll have updated figures for you later today.

Superman has also been awarded a CinemaScore. As a reminder, that's a market research firm that surveys audience reactions to newly released movies.

After attending opening night screenings, moviegoers rate films on an A+ to F scale, providing insights into audience satisfaction. Widely used in the film industry, CinemaScore helps gauge the initial reception of movies and influences box office predictions based on audience feedback.

Superman has been given an A-, putting it on par with The Batman and 2013's Man of Steel. It's beaten Superman Returns (B+), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (B), and on the DC front, is only below Wonder Woman and Shazam!, both of which scored an A. 

On Rotten Tomatoes, Superman is "Certified Fresh" with 82% from critics, and has a 94% Audience Score on the Popcornmeter. This sorry of positive word of mouth will be key for the reboot this weekend.

"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."

Have you watched Superman yet?

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.  

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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Canyoublush
Canyoublush - 7/12/2025, 6:22 AM
“Super-man…. He’s not a man, he’s an it and he’s become the focal point of the world’s conversation.”
ManofSteel23
ManofSteel23 - 7/12/2025, 6:27 AM
I saw it last night and while I was one of those people a bit sour losing Henry as Superman I will always go and see a Superman film and after leaving I really loved this movie, the ONLY gripe I have is that it really at least not to my understanding I felt it didn’t really have a plot running through the whole film, maybe it does and I need a 2nd viewing to really get it as all I could focus on was just the action scenes haha this Superman is the complete opposite of Henry’s but I still like both films in their own right
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 7/12/2025, 7:54 AM
@ManofSteel23 - I definitely remember popcorn and cheering, but this plot fellow you're talking about... nah, sorry don't remember seeing him at all.
AwesomePromoz
AwesomePromoz - 7/12/2025, 8:04 AM
@ManofSteel23 - Google AI said: The plot of "Superman" (2025) focuses on Clark Kent's early days as both a reporter at the Daily Planet and Superman, navigating the complexities of his dual identity while facing challenges both at home and abroad. The film explores his struggle to find his place in a divided world, his commitment to his values, and the need to protect those he loves. A key conflict arises when tech billionaire Lex Luthor uses a scandal to try and discredit Superman, ultimately aiming to remove him from the picture. Lois Lane and Superman's dog, Krypto, play crucial roles in helping him overcome these obstacles.

Without spoilers, is this not the plot?
bobevanz
bobevanz - 7/12/2025, 8:54 AM
@ManofSteel23 - at least the plot wasn't killing Zod this time
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 7/12/2025, 10:19 AM
@AwesomePromoz - Most of that is not the plot. It's barely even accurate.

"His commitment to his values" is accurate for his character arc.

"A key conflict arises when tech billionaire Lex Luthor uses a scandal to try and discredit Superman, ultimately aiming to remove him from the picture."

That part is the plot. We found it. Guess it does have a plot after all. Or, as Lex puts it an "excuse" for spectacle (the spectacle being Lex trying to kill Superman and Supes fighting back).
supermanrex
supermanrex - 7/12/2025, 11:50 AM
@AwesomePromoz - it is man. i dont think people pay attention in movies like they say they do
supermanrex
supermanrex - 7/12/2025, 11:51 AM
@ObserverIO - hasnt that been the plot of superman since.....forever??
supermanrex
supermanrex - 7/12/2025, 11:55 AM
@bobevanz - i love this film and i love man of steel. but its funny i dont hear anyone bitching about the property damage to metropolis in this movie vs man of steel. gunn superman has three years experience and a super team backing him up, vs the fresh faced first time flying snyder superman who was a understandable nervous, frightened mess, i imagine gunns superman would be no different if he ever chronicled his first adventure.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 7/12/2025, 12:16 PM
@supermanrex - Lex wants to kill Superman? Yeah that's pretty much the template.

Maybe he also has designs on a new West Coastline, maybe he sides with Aliens in a bid for power, maybe he wants to use Kryptonite to grow a new continent and sometimes (like with this film) he just plain hates Superman and there's no other plot beyond that.

Wile E Coyote doesn't really need much of a reason to chase Road Runner other than the fact that he's hungry.
supermanrex
supermanrex - 7/12/2025, 12:44 PM
@ObserverIO - lex has a scene in this movie where he literally spells out why he hates superman and what drives him to want to kill him. did u see the movie?
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 7/12/2025, 12:46 PM
@supermanrex - Yes that's how I know that the whole motivation for his actions is as simple as that and nothing more complex. That's his whole motivation. He hates Superman.
AwesomePromoz
AwesomePromoz - 7/12/2025, 7:53 PM
@supermanrex - To be fair, viewers should not have to "try" to figure out the plot. It should be obvious. However, viewers also should not be thinking in terms of "what's the plot" because there is no enjoyment to be gained from analysing instead of just enjoying the entertainment. Perhaps the plot is so obvious that these guys just think it couldn't be so simple, and therefore must be nonexistent. But in my reading of the AI summary, the "scandal" bit is the plot: The obstacle that needs to be overcome by the protagonist.
supermanrex
supermanrex - 7/14/2025, 9:35 AM
@ObserverIO - thats not all he listed. he literally says more in that speech but i wont throw spoilers. you just chose that only subject from it.
supermanrex
supermanrex - 7/14/2025, 9:41 AM
@AwesomePromoz - there are so many reasons through this movie that are glaringly obvious what the film is in existence for. people go in biased and choose to just find whatever evidence supports their dislike of the film beforehand. just like nerdrotic, kinel, geeks and gamers and all the other haterbait youtube jackasses swore up and down this movie would fail. now that it hasnt and they cant use the Box Office to harp on, they will latch on to what they call negative moments in the film and continue grifting their incel, toxic fanbase.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 7/14/2025, 9:56 AM
@supermanrex - I chose the whole point of it. He listed many reasons why he hated Superman but his ultimate motivation was that he hated Superman.

There wasn't any other motivation. That was the whole point of the 'plot'.
AwesomePromoz
AwesomePromoz - 7/14/2025, 3:03 PM
@ObserverIO - I just saw the film. It had a clear plot. Lex Luthor has hated and resented Superman because that's what we all do. It's the most relatable motivation in human existence. This movie played really well as a non-origin way to do an origin story for a whole universe that is based on personal relationships. I actually think it's a stroke of genius now. Keeping it straightforward. Nick Hoult may deserve a nomination for wat he did... he was so [frick]ing crushed in the final scene when his whole plot unraveled, I actually felt a bit sorry for him. What an actor.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 7/14/2025, 4:00 PM
@AwesomePromoz - It did have a clear plot. Much like a Road Runner cartoon also does.
AwesomePromoz
AwesomePromoz - 7/14/2025, 4:32 PM
@ObserverIO - Yeah, envy. Much like Shakespeares Othello also does. You're pretty clever aren’t you?
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 7/14/2025, 5:52 PM
@AwesomePromoz - Thanks for noticing. Maybe you might notice how clever Shakespeare is too some day.
AllsGood
AllsGood - 7/12/2025, 6:51 AM
Zack Snyder Man of Steel (2013) Opened with $116,619,362 Domestic Opening.

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kylo0607
kylo0607 - 7/12/2025, 6:54 AM
As one of the biggest skepticists of this film when the 1st trailer dropped (mainly for the visuals), I saw it yesterday and thought it was great.

Full of heart, some great action, Gunn's signature style for weird tentacle creatures and Corenswet truly embodies the character. His chemistry with Brosnahan was insane. Some great humour too and a very light tone (which was needed after the overly serious take of Snyder prior to this).

Hoult was an amazing, unhinged Luthor and I loved every second of his performance.

As for the visuals, it still has those weird fish eye lens shots that simply don't work, but fortunately the majority of them were already shown in the trailers.

That aside, great and sincere Superman film and I am happy DC is back. Gunn did it again.

8/10

Going for a 2nd viewing today.

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epc1122
epc1122 - 7/12/2025, 7:00 AM
@kylo0607 - to me, he kind of looks like Charlie sheen in that gif.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 7/12/2025, 9:20 AM
@epc1122 - and both are winning!
epc1122
epc1122 - 7/12/2025, 9:24 AM
@bobevanz - i loved Superman and Lois and other versions of the character, but I’m so happy to see this character gets a bonfide win!
Arthorious
Arthorious - 7/12/2025, 9:52 AM
@kylo0607 - this shot and when he ascending from the dust after the building collapsed *chef kiss*
V
V - 7/12/2025, 6:56 AM
tHis mOviE is A FLoP
epc1122
epc1122 - 7/12/2025, 7:01 AM
@V - the final numbers aren’t in and we don’t know if this movie has box office legs. Only time will tell but at this point it doesn’t seem like a flop.
kylo0607
kylo0607 - 7/12/2025, 7:09 AM
@epc1122 - Someone missed the sarcasm.
epc1122
epc1122 - 7/12/2025, 7:17 AM
@kylo0607 - I have no frame of reference if that poster is a fan of this movie or not, how would one tell if that sentence is sarcasm or their genuine feeling. After all the good reviews and positive reception, while not a flop, 115 million is on the disappointing side, at least for me. I can see people who are biased towards the Snyder films (I for one enjoy the films but I’m a fan of Superman not just the Snyderverse) saying the movie is a flop with 115 million and i think man of steel opened higher.
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