According to reports, Superman is soaring at the global box office. DC Studios' maiden production under its chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran, the film has grossed more than 55 million so far, reports Deadline. According to data from Sacnilk, its domestic earnings range up to about 12 crore.
The film sees Superman (David Corenswet) in conflicts that question his actions, allowing tech billionaire Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) to undermine him, while intrepid journalist Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) works to help clear his name. It delves into Superman's journey of reconciling his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing and the meaning of heroism in a complex world.
The film has been met with largely positive critical reception. Critics have praised director Gunn's vibrant and human-centric storytelling, highlighting the strong performances of Corenswet as Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and their chemistry. While some critiques note occasional pacing issues or a crowded plot, the film is widely regarded as a successful reinvigoration of the iconic DC Comics character, bringing a much-needed optimistic and idealistic tone to the superhero genre.
Superman is out in theatres in IMAX 3D, 3D, and 2D formats. The film is also running in the cinemas in Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu. The aforementioned India box office collection of Superman applies to the film released in all the languages.
