James Gunn’s “Superman” confirmed endurance in its second weekend at North American field workplaces, gathering $57.3 million in ticket gross sales and remaining the No. 1 film in cinemas, in accordance with studio estimates Sunday.
None of the week’s new releases – “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” “Smurfs,” and “Eddington” – came close to touching Warner Bros. and DC Studios’ superhero success. “Superman” dipped 54% from its home opening, a mean decline for a giant summer season movie.
In two weeks, “Superman” has grossed $406.8 million worldwide, a good start for the movie DC Studios is banking on to restart its movie operations. A big test looms next weekend, when the Walt Disney Co. releases Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.”
Strong viewers scores and good evaluations ought to assist propel the $225 million-budgeted “Superman” toward profitability in the coming weeks. For Warner Bros. and DC Studios, “Superman” is vital to kicking off a 10-year plan for the comedian e book adaptation studio. Co-heads Gunn and Peter Safra have been tasked with rehabilitating the flagging operation. Next on faucet are the movies “Supergirl” and “Clayface” in 2026.
But “Superman” is far from flying solo in theaters right now. Universal Pictures’ “Jurassic World: Rebirth” got here in second this weekend, with $23.4 million in its third week of launch. The seventh “Jurassic” movie, this one starring Scarlett Johansson, held its own despite the competition from “Superman.” In three weeks, it accrued $648 million worldwide.
Apple Studios and Warner Bros.’ “F1: The Movie” has additionally proven legs, particularly internationally. In its fourth weekend, the Brad Pitt racing drama dipped simply 26% domestically, bringing in $9.6 million in North America, and one other $29.5 million abroad. Its world complete stands at $460.8 million.
But each of the most important new releases – Sony Pictures’ “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and Paramount Pictures’ “Smurfs” – fell flat.
“I Know What You Did Last Summer” opened with $13 million, a good end result for a film budgeted at a modest $18 million, however a disappointing opening for a well known horror franchise. The movie, directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, is ready 27 years after the 1997 unique. Teenagers performed by Madelyn Cline and Chase Sui Wonders are once more haunted for overlaying up a automobile accident.
The film’s evaluations (38% “fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes) were poor for “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and audiences graded it equally. The movie notched a “C+” on CinemaScore. The unique collected $72.6 million in its home run in 1997.
Paramount Pictures’ “Smurfs” debuted in fourth place this weekend with $11 million. The latest big-screen reboot for the woodland blue creatures prominently features Rihanna as the voice of Smurfette. But reviews (21% “recent” on Rotten Tomatoes) have been horrible. Audiences have been kinder, giving it a “B+” on CinemaScore, but the $58 million-budgeted release will depend largely on its international sales. In 56 overseas markets, “Smurfs” earned $22.6 million.
Ari Aster’s “Eddington” opened with $4.2 million on 2,111 screens for A24. Since its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, “Eddington” has been significantly divisive. The pandemic-set Western options Joaquin Phoenix because the right-wing sheriff of a small New Mexico city who faces off with its liberal mayor (Pedro Pascal).
While Aster’s first movie, 2018’s “Hereditary” ($82.8 million worldwide against a $10 million budget) helped establish A24 as an indie powerhouse, but the less-than-stellar launch of “Eddington” marks the second box-office disappointment for Aster. His 2023 movie “Beau Is Afraid” cost $35 million to make but collected just $12.4 million worldwide. “Eddington” value about $25 million to supply. Audiences gave it a “C+” on CinemaScore. None of Aster’s earlier movies have been graded greater.
Yet collectively, Hollywood is having fun with an excellent summer season. According to knowledge agency Comscore, the 2025 summer season field workplace is up 15.9% over the identical interval final 12 months, with the year-to-date gross sales working 15% forward of 2025. Summer ticket gross sales have amassed about $2.6 billion domestically, in accordance with Comscore.
With remaining home figures being launched Monday, this listing elements within the estimated ticket gross sales for Friday by means of Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, in accordance with Comscore:
1. “Superman,” $57.3 million.
2. “Jurassic World Rebirth,” $23.4 million.
3. “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” $13 million.
4. “Smurfs,” $11 million.
5, “F1: The Movie,” $9.6 million.
6. “How to Train Your Dragon,” $5.4 million.
7. “Eddington,” $4.3 million.
8. “Elio,” $2 million.
9. “Lilo & Stitch,” $1.5 million.
10. “28 Years Later,” $1.3 million.
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