Superman soars to $122 million opening under James Gunn
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The Hollywood movie has been drawing a packed house in Indian theatres since its release on July 11. On the first Monday, the movie has outperformed new and holdover Bollywood films.
James Gunn’s Superman, starring David Corenswet as the new Man of Steel, released in theatres on July 11, 2025. It had a promising start in India on the first day of its release, and witnessed a sharp rise in its collections on day 2 and day 3. But on day 4, on its first Monday, the superhero film saw a huge dip in its earnings.
Starring David Corenswet in the titular role of Clark Kent/ Superman, the film was released in theatres on July 11.
Superman, directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult and others, enjoyed a decent weekend, netting Rs 24.50 crore over 3 days (excluding 3D handling charges).
James Gunn's superhero becomes the third Hollywood film to surpass its Bollywood competition at the Indian box office within a month.
James Gunn's Superman has collected over ₹25 crore in India in its opening weekend, significantly more than the two Bollywood releases it clashed with.
The James Gunn-directed Superman has scored decent results in its opening weekend in India, as the David Corenswet starrer has collected Rs 24.50 crore (GBOC: Rs 30 crore) in 3 days. The superhero saga opened at Rs 6.
Interestingly, with a collection of Rs 9.35 crores, Superman has managed to beat Captain America: Brave New World on the second day of release. For the uninitiated, Captain America: Brave New World had minted Rs 4 crores on day 2 in India.
David Corenswet takes flight as the new Superman in this James Gunn film. Read to find how much it earned in India.