Superman has led the big screen since 1978, when Christopher Reeve first made audiences believe a man could fly. Nearly 50 years and multiple reboots later, here’s how every solo Superman film ranks by worldwide box office, including James Gunn’s 2025 DCU launch.

Highest-Grossing Superman Movies: Overview

Rank	Movie	Year	Worldwide Gross
1	Man of Steel	2013	$668 million
2	Superman	2025	$618.7 million
3	Superman Returns	2006	$391.1 million
4	Superman	1978	$300.5 million
5	Superman II	1980	$190.4 million
6	Superman III	1983	$80.2 million

James Gunn’s Reboot Already in the Top Three

Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel remains the highest-grossing solo Superman film, but David Corenswet’s 2025 debut as the Man of Steel has already overtaken every entry except it, closing at $618.7 million worldwide. That’s a strong launch for the new DCU, especially compared to Brandon Routh’s 2006 Superman Returns, which struggled to justify its high budget. A sequel to the 2025 film is already in development as part of James Gunn’s slate.

FAQs

Q1. What is the highest-grossing Superman movie of all time?
Man of Steel (2013), with $668 million worldwide.

Q2. How much did James Gunn’s Superman make?
Superman (2025) grossed $618.7 million worldwide, the second-best total for any solo Superman film.

Q3. Is Batman v Superman counted in this list?
No, this list covers solo Superman-led films only; Batman v Superman is counted separately as a Batman/Superman crossover.

Q4. Will there be a Superman sequel?
Yes, Warner Bros. and James Gunn have confirmed a follow-up to the 2025 film is in development as part of the new DCU slate.

Source: Wikipedia