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The Sun
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Superman dominates N. American box office again, crosses $400M
LOS ANGELES: The Man of Steel continues his box office reign as 'Superman' secures the top spot in North America for the second consecutive week, crossing the $400 million milestone worldwide. Industry estimates confirm the Warner Bros and DC Studios blockbuster earned $57.3 million domestically, bringing its total to $235 million in the U.S. and Canada and $406 million globally. 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' held steady in second place with $23.4 million, pushing its worldwide earnings to $647.2 million. The Universal film, featuring Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali, explores an abandoned research facility teeming with genetically altered dinosaurs. The weekend's new release, 'I Know What You Did Last Summer,' debuted weakly at $13 million, failing to revive the 90s slasher franchise despite the return of original stars Freddie Prinze Jr and Jennifer Love Hewitt. Industry analyst David A. Gross noted, 'Generally, the layoffs don't bother these films; in fact, they get stronger... that's not happening here.' Meanwhile, 'Smurfs' opened to a modest $11 million, while Brad Pitt's 'F1: The Movie' rounded out the top five with $9.6 million. Gross highlighted the diverse lineup, stating, 'The current lineup in theaters is strong, with a broad selection of big titles including superheroes, action, monsters, horror and animation.' Marvel's 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' starring Pedro Pascal, is set to challenge 'Superman' soon. Other films in the top 10 included 'How to Train Your Dragon' ($5.4M) and '28 Years Later' ($1.3M). - AFP
The Sun
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Superman dominates North American box office with $122M debut
LOS ANGELES: The latest Superman film has claimed the top spot at the North American box office, earning an impressive $122 million in its opening weekend. Directed by James Gunn, the Warner Bros and DC Studios production introduces David Corenswet as the new Man of Steel, alongside Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. Analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research noted, 'This is an outstanding domestic opening for the 7th episode in a superhero story that's been filmed for over 75 years.' He added, 'Mr Gunn chose not to rely on big stars. The storytelling and filmmaking are doing the work here.' In second place, Jurassic World: Rebirth collected $40 million in its second week. The Universal Pictures sequel, starring Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali, revisits the abandoned island from the original Jurassic Park. Brad Pitt's F1: The Movie secured third place with $13 million, while Universal and DreamWorks' live-action How to Train Your Dragon reboot landed in fourth with $7.8 million. Disney/Pixar's Elio rounded out the top five with $3.9 million. Other notable performers included 28 Years Later ($2.73 million), Lilo & Stitch ($2.7 million), and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning ($1.5 million). Gross observed, 'It's summertime and the big pictures are loud and visually dazzling: 'Superman,' 'Jurassic,' 'F1,' and 'How to Train Your Dragon'. Audiences want to be transported and taken away, and they're getting what they want.' - AFP
Business Times
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Times
‘Superman' soars to top of North American box office
[LOS ANGELES] Superman, the latest big-budget action film featuring the iconic DC superhero, powered to the top of the North American box office in its debut weekend with US$122 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed on Sunday (Jul 13). The Warner Bros and DC Studios film, directed by James Gunn, stars up-and-comer David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, and The Marvelous Mrs Maisel star Rachel Brosnahan as his perennial love interest Lois Lane. 'This is an outstanding domestic opening for the 7th episode in a superhero story that's been filmed for over 75 years,' said analyst David A Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research. 'Mr Gunn chose not to rely on big stars. The storytelling and filmmaking are doing the work here.' Jurassic World: Rebirth, the latest instalment in the blockbuster dinosaur saga, slipped to second place in its second week of release at US$40 million in the United States and Canada, Exhibitor Relations said. The Universal film, starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali, takes viewers to an abandoned island research facility for the original Jurassic Park theme park, where secrets and genetically mutated dinosaurs are lurking. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up F1: The Movie, the Apple and Warner Bros flick starring Brad Pitt as a washed-up Formula One driver who gets one last shot at redemption, took third place at US$13 million. How to Train Your Dragon, Universal and DreamWorks Animation's live-action reboot of the popular 2010 film, came in at fourth place with US$7.8 million. 'It's summertime and the big pictures are loud and visually dazzling: Superman, Jurassic, F1 and How to Train Your Dragon,' Gross said. 'Audiences want to be transported and taken away, and they are getting what they want.' Disney/Pixar Animation's latest original film Elio, the story of a young boy who is mistaken by aliens as an intergalactic ambassador for Earth, finished up the top five with US$3.9 million. Rounding out the top 10 were:
Japan Today
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
'Superman' soars to top of North American box office
David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan star in the latest reboot of 'Superman,' which won the weekend box office in North America "Superman" the latest big-budget action film featuring the iconic DC superhero, powered to the top of the North American box office in its debut weekend with $122 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday. The Warner Bros and DC Studios film -- directed by James Gunn -- stars up-and-comer David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, and "The Marvelous Mrs Maisel" star Rachel Brosnahan as his perennial love interest Lois Lane. "This is an outstanding domestic opening for the 7th episode in a superhero story that's been filmed for over 75 years," said analyst David A Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research. "Mr Gunn chose not to rely on big stars. The storytelling and filmmaking are doing the work here." "Jurassic World: Rebirth" -- the latest installment in the blockbuster dinosaur saga -- slipped to second place in its second week of release at $40 million in the United States and Canada, Exhibitor Relations said. The Universal film, starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali, takes viewers to an abandoned island research facility for the original Jurassic Park theme park, where secrets -- and genetically mutated dinosaurs -- are lurking. "F1: The Movie," the Apple and Warner Bros flick starring Brad Pitt as a washed-up Formula One driver who gets one last shot at redemption, took third place at $13 million. "How to Train Your Dragon," Universal and DreamWorks Animation's live-action reboot of the popular 2010 film, came in at fourth place with $7.8 million. "It's summertime and the big pictures are loud and visually dazzling: 'Superman,' 'Jurassic,' 'F1,' and 'How to Train Your Dragon'," Gross said. "Audiences want to be transported and taken away, and they're getting what they want." Disney/Pixar Animation's latest original film "Elio," the story of a young boy who is mistaken by aliens as an intergalactic ambassador for Earth, finished up the top five with $3.9 million. Rounding out the top 10 were: "28 Years Later" ($2.73 million) "Lilo & Stitch" ($2.7 million) "Mission: Impossible -- The Final Reckoning" ($1.5 million) "M3GAN 2.0" ($1.4 million) "Materialists" ($720,000) © 2025 AFP
