‘Superman’ Soars Past $400M Globally as New ‘Jurassic World’ Nears $650M in Summer Box Office Showdown

In its second week of release, Warner Bros./DC Studios’ ‘Superman’ continues to dominate the global box office, maintaining its top position. Meanwhile, Universal’s ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ is also proving to be a colossal hit, with these two tentpoles leading the charge for the summer movie season.

 

Superman Surpasses $400 Million Worldwide, Shouldering the Future of the DC Universe

‘Superman,’ starring David Corenswet as the new Man of Steel, has reached a worldwide box office total of $406 million in its second week.

The breakdown includes $235 million from the North American market and $171.8 million from international territories. The film’s second-weekend overseas earnings of $45.2 million were slightly below industry expectations. However, as the inaugural film of the new universe from Warner Bros.’ DC Studios, its global success is considered crucial.

This new universe has several projects in the pipeline, including spin-offs like ‘Supergirl’ and ‘Clayface’ (both slated for 2026), as well as a new ‘Wonder Woman’ film. ‘Superman’ will face stiff competition next weekend with the release of Disney/Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four.’

 

‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Continues Strong Run, Nearing $650 Million Globally

Universal Pictures’ ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ is also posting massive numbers. In its third weekend, the film earned $40.2 million across 82 international markets, bringing its overseas total to $371 million and its worldwide gross to $647 million.

Featuring a new cast that includes Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali, the film is one of only three Hollywood releases this year to surpass the $600 million mark. (The others are ‘Lilo & Stitch’ at $1.008 billion and ‘A Minecraft Movie’ at $955 million).

Considering that the previous trilogy, starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, saw each installment gross over $1 billion worldwide, similar expectations are placed on this new chapter.

 

New Animated Film ‘The Smurfs’ Struggles with $36 Million Global Opening

Among this week’s new releases, Paramount’s animated musical ‘The Smurfs’ debuted with $22.6 million from 58 markets. Combined with its $11 million North American opening, the film’s global launch stands at $36 million.

This is a modest start against its $58 million production budget, and while a standalone film series may be unlikely, the movie is expected to boost merchandise sales. Top-grossing countries include France ($3.7 million), the U.K. ($1.7 million), and Brazil ($1.6 million). The voice cast features Rihanna as Smurfette, alongside James Corden, Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, and John Goodman.

 

R-Rated Slasher Sequel ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Makes Solid Debut

Another new release, Sony Pictures’ R-rated slasher sequel ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer,’ opened with $11.6 million from 58 markets. Paired with its $13 million domestic debut, its global start is $24.6 million.

The film sees the return of original 1997 stars Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt, who team up with a new generation of cast members including Madelaine Petsch and Chase Sui Wonders. While its appeal to longtime fans may not have met the studio’s highest hopes, its modest $18 million production budget means the path to profitability is not a difficult one.

 

Apple’s ‘F1: The Movie’ Crosses $450 Million in Landmark Success

In other news, Apple’s ‘F1: The Movie’ has hit a major milestone, surpassing $450 million at the global box office. The film, which had a production budget of $250 million, has earned a massive $307.2 million internationally and $460.8 million worldwide to date.

Its international gross alone surpasses the total global earnings of previous Apple theatrical releases like Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ ($158 million worldwide) and Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ ($221 million worldwide). This marks a monumental achievement for an original, adult-oriented blockbuster and a testament to the star power of Brad Pitt and the global popularity of Formula 1 racing.