The box office showdown between Superman and F1 is heating up, with just a narrow gap separating the two high-profile summer releases.

James Gunn's film introduced David Corenswet as Superman. It also stars Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult and Nathan Fillion.

James Gunn is feeling “incredibly grateful” for the initial box office success of Superman and the positive reception from audiences. The filmmaker and co-head of DC Studios took to Threads on Sunday to express his appreciation after the superhero blockbuster saw an estimated global debut of $217 million .

Starring David Corenswet as the main lead, Superman has been running in theaters for more than a week. Released on July 11, 2025, the American superhero movie is based on the eponymous character from DC Comics.

Gods and Monsters is officially in motion in theaters with the release of Superman, and the writer, director, and producer has scored big at the box office.

James Gunn's Superman took $122 million in North American theaters over the weekend, which was enough to make it the biggest domestic launch ever for a solo Superman film, not adjusted for inflation.

James Gunn has responded to the recent news that a Wonder Woman movie is being fast-tracked at DC Studios, confirming that the character is definitely a priority for the