Superman soars at the North American box office

Superman rakes in $122 million in its first three days in the US, marking the third-biggest opening of the year.

According to Variety, the film's opening weekend trails behind A Minecraft Movie ($162 million) and Lilo & Stitch ($146 million) in North America. Data from consulting firm FranchiseRe reveals that moviegoers under 25 comprised 28% of the audience. Internationally, Superman earned $95 million from 78 countries and territories, bringing its global total to $217 million.

Trailer "Superman", which has currently grossed over 12 billion VND at the Vietnamese box office, according to Box Office Vietnam. The film is rated 13+. Video: Warner Bros. Vietnam

Industry experts attribute the film's US success to the cultural icon status of the superhero. Warner Bros. and DC Studios have high hopes for the $225 million project, which launches the first chapter of the new DC Universe (DCU), titled Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.

Upcoming projects include Supergirl and Clayface, slated for release in 2026, along with a new Wonder Woman film currently in development. In 2022, James Gunn and Peter Safran took the helm at DC Studios following a string of disappointments with The Flash, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Shazam: Fury of the Gods, and Blue Beetle.

Warner Bros. Discovery President and CEO David Zaslav stated, "Thanks to James Gunn and Peter Safran, DC now has a clear creative vision and renewed momentum. I'm excited for what's to come."

James Gunn, known for Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad, directs the film. The story follows Superman (also known as Clark Kent) as he demonstrates his goodwill and integrity while the villain Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) manipulates public opinion. Joining Clark are reporter Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) and his dog Krypto.

David Corenswet as Superman. Photo: Warner Bros.

David Corenswet as Superman. Photo: Warner Bros.

The film has garnered positive reviews, boasting an 82% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an A- CinemaScore. This is seen as a promising sign for the DCU and a shift toward a lighter, more entertaining style compared to Zack Snyder's darker vision. Despite its impressive opening, the project still needs positive word-of-mouth to maintain its momentum through the summer movie season.

With Superman's strong debut, Jurassic World: Rebirth dropped to second place at the North American box office with $40 million from 4,324 theaters, a 57% decrease from the previous week. It has now earned $529 million globally. F1 claimed third place, bringing in $13 million from 3,412 theaters in its third week, for a total of $393 million.

In fourth place, the live-action How to Train Your Dragon earned $7.8 million in its fourth week. Pixar's Elio landed in fifth place with $4 million, totaling $117 million.

Cat Tien (adapted from Variety)

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