James Gunn’s Superman reaches another milestone as it leaves The Flash behind in the span of a single week. Due to the DCEU’s disappointing conclusion, Superman had a big challenge ahead of it, as general audiences and die-hard fans could have easily avoided yet another big-screen reinterpretation of the Man of Steel. However, Superman has exceeded expectations at the box office during its first week in theaters.

As reported by TheNumbers, James Gunn’s Superman has earned $272.7 million worldwide exactly one week after its worldwide release. At this point, Superman stands $1.3 million above The Flash‘s $271.4 million, which it gathered throughout its entire theatrical run. Superman has already surpᴀssed Birds of Prey, Wonder Woman 1984, The Suicide Squad, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, and Blue Beetle. And at this rate, Superman is likely to keep climbing the DC box office rankings.

What Superman’s Box Office Update Means

James Gunn’s Superman Is On Track To Be Among DC’s Heavy Hitters

Superman has surpᴀssed the bottom half of the DCEU’s movies at the box office. But on top of that, Gunn’s first DCU movie has also claimed the honorary tenth spot on the list. James Gunn’s Superman is on track to overtake Shazam!‘s $365.9 million, Black Adam‘s $393.5 million, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom‘s $440.1 million, Justice League‘s $661.3 million, Man of Steel‘s $667.9 million, and Suicide Squad‘s $749.2 million.

The general industry landscape may not allow Superman to reach Aquaman‘s $1.148 billion. However, there’s a growing chance it could get close to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice‘s $874.3 million and Wonder Woman‘s $822.9 million. Outside the DCEU, Superman has a chance to surpᴀss The Batman‘s $772.5 million and match or get close to The Dark Knight‘s $1.01 billion, Joker‘s $1.078 billion, and The Dark Knight Rises‘ $1.082 billion.

Our Take On Superman’s Box Office Update

James Gunn’s Superman Is A Good Sign For Future DCU Movies

Superman‘s box office success is key to the DCU’s future, as it proves DC Studios is prioritizing quality right from the start. If DC knows how to reinvent the Man of Steel for a modern audience in an increasingly saturated genre, it’s likely that all other upcoming DCU projects have the same level of quality. Characters as famous as Supergirl and as obscure to general audiences as Clayface have a chance to be as popular as Superman.

James Gunn’s Superman also reaffirms the Man of Steel’s relevance to the superhero genre and pop culture as a whole. Superman isn’t afraid to lean on the character’s more lighthearted elements, from the red trunks to his concern for saving every onlooker during his battles. Even in an ultra-cynical era of pop culture and social media, Superman continues to resonate with people all over the world.

Source: TheNumbers