DC Studios' recent Superman film has achieved the third-biggest box-office debut of the year in the US, indicating continued interest in superhero narratives. With a domestic gross of $125 million and $95 million internationally, it represents Warner Bros.' best superhero launch since 2022's The Batman. Amid rising excitement on social media, James Gunn is contemplating spinoff series featuring Mister Terrific and Jimmy Olsen. However, DC Studios faces challenges in sustaining this success with forthcoming films about Supergirl and Clayface, especially following the prior failures of the DCEU.
DC Studios' recent Superman feature has become this year's third-biggest box-office debut in the US, showing theatergoers might not be tired of superheroes as expected.
Warner Bros. aims to build a new cinematic universe of DC Comics adaptations, but making interconnected film franchises work has proven challenging in the past.
Superman's strong opening weekend of $125 million domestically signals potential for more success, although upcoming films about Supergirl and Clayface face a tougher road ahead.
Amid a social media surge in hype for Superman, James Gunn is considering spinoff series focusing on Mister Terrific and Jimmy Olsen, contingent on maintaining momentum.
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