James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Quietly Gets Box Office Bump Amid WBD Sale

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Box Office Mojo recently adjusted the final box office numbers for James Gunn’s Superman. The change is significant, even though the movie’s theatrical run appeared to be finished months ago.

The worldwide total is now listed at $624,323,803.

Here’s what Box Office Mojo currently shows:

  • Domestic (56.7%): $354,223,803
  • International (43.3%): $270,100,000
  • Worldwide: $624,323,803

The “extra” money is almost entirely international

Comparing the new totals to the prior numbers:

  • Domestic: $354,223,803 vs $354,184,465 = +$39,338
  • International: $270,100,000 vs $262,500,000 = +$7,600,000
  • Worldwide: $624,323,803 vs $616,684,465 = +$7,639,338

So the “$8M” bump is basically an international adjustment.

People definitely noticed the change on Box Office Mojo, and fans online were quick to point it out as significant news.

Late box office updates happen, but the timing raises eyebrows

As a movie fan who loves keeping track of box office numbers, I’ve learned that sometimes updates are a little slow to appear. It’s usually because data trickles in from international markets – especially smaller ones – and there’s always a bit of work to do with converting currencies and finalizing everything once distributors wrap things up in different countries. It’s just part of the process!

The update is likely to draw attention due to its timing, coinciding with the major news surrounding Paramount’s acquisition by Warner Bros. Discovery.

So yeah, you’re seeing people connecting the dots.

Superman already showed weak legs overseas

We’ve talked before about how Superman’s performance in international markets wasn’t as consistently strong as you’d hope for a truly global blockbuster.

Okay, so the weekend box office numbers came in, and even with a small boost of $7.6 million from international markets, the big picture hasn’t changed. Around 43% of the film’s earnings came from overseas, and honestly, that’s not ideal for what’s supposed to be the first movie launching this whole new DC Universe – especially with big players like the heads of Netflix and Sony backing it. You really want a stronger domestic showing for a franchise starter.

With Paramount taking over WBD, the Gunn DCU exit talk isn’t going away

Now that Paramount is poised to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, rumors are increasing that James Gunn might leave his position at DC Studios.

People are increasingly suggesting that James Gunn likely won’t want to stay if the company is taken over. Even public discussions are pointing in that direction.

Regardless of the reasons behind it, the timing looks significant: Superman unexpectedly gains popularity internationally just as the people in charge of the movies are changing. This makes us wonder what other plans James Gunn might have for the franchise.

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2026-03-02 04:01