Superman and F1 Race Toward $600M Box Office Milestone
It’s been a fascinating weekend at the global box office, and movie fans everywhere are buzzing. Two very different films— Superman from DC and Warner Bros., and F1 , Apple and Warner Bros.’ ambitious racing drama—are neck and neck as both approach the $600 million worldwide milestone . What’s remarkable here is that neither film was considered a guaranteed mega-hit before release, yet audiences have clearly embraced them.
Let’s start with Superman . James Gunn’s new take on the iconic hero has reached $595 million globally after six weeks , with a solid $340 million from North America alone . The film has been received as a fresh step forward for DC Studios, which has had trouble finding consistent box office wins in recent years. While it’s unlikely to surpass the 2013 Man of Steel total of $670 million, the numbers are still being viewed as a big win for DC. For the studio, this sets up positive momentum heading into upcoming projects like Supergirl and Clayface . Gunn has already confirmed he’s working on another installment in the “Super-Family,” though details remain under wraps.
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Meanwhile, F1 is proving itself to be an unexpected triumph. After eight weeks in release, it has already generated $590 million worldwide , with an astonishing $407 million of that coming from international markets . What’s striking is how well it has held up week after week, dipping only modestly while keeping audiences engaged. The Brad Pitt–led story of a retired Formula One driver making a dramatic comeback was considered a financial gamble—especially with a production budget north of $250 million. Yet, it has now become the highest-grossing film of Pitt’s career , even surpassing World War Z . In markets like Korea, it’s not only the number one movie of 2025 but also Pitt’s biggest film ever.
Adding to the excitement, Warner Bros. has quietly put together a string of successful releases this year, from Minecraft to Final Destination Bloodlines , and now these two juggernauts. Their strategy of mixing franchise powerhouses with bold bets like F1 seems to be paying off.
Other titles are also making noise globally. The horror thriller Weapons is nearing $150 million after just 10 days , performing well above expectations for its modest $38 million budget. On the local front, India’s Coolie and Japan’s Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle have both opened huge, underscoring the growing importance of regional blockbusters in the global box office landscape.
So now the big question is—who crosses the finish line first? Will it be Superman , with its stronger domestic base, or F1 , which is charging ahead internationally? Regardless of the order, both films reaching that $600 million milestone shows that audiences still want to show up for event movies, whether it’s a legendary superhero or an original, high-octane racing drama. Either way, Hollywood is calling it a win.
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