Superman Box Office Collection Day 3: James Gunn’s DC Reboot Opens at ₹24.96 Crore in India

James Gunn’s highly anticipated Superman reboot has opened to a moderate start at the Indian box office, collecting ₹24.96 crore net over its debut weekend. Despite strong buzz and high expectations, the film fell short of its projected ₹40–₹50 crore opening in India.

📊 Superman India Box Office Day-Wise Breakdown

• Friday (Day 1): ₹7 crore
• Saturday (Day 2): ₹9.5 crore
• Sunday (Day 3): ₹8.44 crore

Total Weekend Collection (India): ₹24.96 crore net

🎥 English Version Leads, Hindi Gains Ground

The English version dominated, contributing ₹17.92 crore, while the Hindi-dubbed version added a respectable ₹5.22 crore. Smaller contributions came from the Tamil and Telugu dubbed releases. While the English version saw a slight dip on Sunday, Hindi viewership picked up momentum, indicating growing interest across wider audiences.

🌍 Global Performance: Strong in North America, Lukewarm Elsewhere

On the international front, Superman soared to the top of the North American box office with a $122 million opening. However, its overseas earnings were comparatively modest:

• International Gross: $95 million
• China Collection: $6.6 million

These figures point to a solid domestic debut for DC Studios, but suggest a mixed global reception.

⭐ Cast & Story: A Fresh Take on the Man of Steel

Directed by James Gunn, the reboot introduces David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman, with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult playing the iconic villain Lex Luthor. The ensemble cast also includes:

• Isabela Merced
• Nathan Fillion
• Anthony Carrigan
• Edi Gathegi

This film marks the first installment in Gunn’s revamped DC Universe, aiming to lay the groundwork for future cross-franchise stories.

🎟️ Weekday Outlook: Can Word-of-Mouth Boost Collections?

Despite an underwhelming opening compared to expectations, positive audience reviews and strong word-of-mouth could help Superman pick up pace during the weekdays. Its performance this week will be crucial in determining the film’s long-term success at the Indian box office.

📌 Quick Summary

• Title: Superman (2025)
• Director: James Gunn
• Lead Cast: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult
• India Opening Weekend: ₹24.96 crore
• English Collection: ₹17.92 crore
• Hindi Collection: ₹5.22 crore
• Global Gross: $217 million (North America: $122M, Overseas: $95M)