'Superman' box office collections day 8: James Gunn's film slows down; still steady at Rs 37 Cr India net
After a strong opening week, 'Superman' (3D) entered its second Friday with a noticeable dip in momentum. The film, which marked the beginning of James Gunn's new DC Universe, added an estimated Rs 1.50 crore to its India net collection on Day 8 as reported by the Sacnilk website.
This takes the total earnings to Rs 37 crore across all languages in the domestic market.
The 3D action spectacle, led by David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan, had wrapped up its Week 1 with Rs 35.5 crore, driven largely by strong weekend numbers. But with the arrival of new releases and a dip in word-of-mouth traction in certain regions, Superman is now showing signs of the typical second-week slowdown.
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Occupancy slips, especially in Hindi and regional markets
The overall English 3D occupancy on Friday, July 18, stood at 19.18%, with a steady rise through the day—starting at 6.72% in the morning and climbing to 34.86% by night.
However, the Hindi version saw a stark decline. Morning shows clocked just 3.57% occupancy, and even night shows only reached 7.53%. Tamil and Telugu markets also had an average occupancy hovering around 14–15%.
Where the film stands now
While the Rs 1.50 crore haul on Day 8 suggests slowing footfall, the film's positioning as the foundational entry into DCU Phase One might keep the momentum alive through the weekend.
ETimes review for the film reads, "Superman is entertaining, enjoyable, even epic but never intense.
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James Gunn's non-origin story soars high visually but stays limited emotionally. The director's unyielding need to go traditional comes at a cost. It is still a tremendous cinematic experience that deserves to be watched in IMAX."
With competition heating up and word-of-mouth now mixed, the next few days will be crucial in determining whether Superman can fly past the Rs 50 crore India net mark or plateau in the mid-40s. For now, it holds steady—but the cape is flapping in slightly gentler winds.
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