“Superman” and “F1” Both Surpass $500 Million Worldwide at the Box Office

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Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet star as Lois Lane and Superman in Warner Bros.’ “Superman.” Warner Bros. Discovery had a bountiful weekend at the global box office. The studio had two films cross the $500 million mark worldwide — “Superman” soared to $502 million, while “F1,” distributed by Warner Bros., topped $509 million in ticket sales.

This milestone is a significant achievement for Warner Bros.’ DC Studios, as “Superman” marks the first theatrical debut of James Gunn and Peter Safran since they took the helm of the film and TV unit in late 2022. The duo has laid out a 10-year plan to revitalize the studio’s franchises across TV and film, featuring new interpretations of Superman and Batman.

Currently, the 2025 release of “Superman” is the fourth-highest-grossing film featuring the character. Zack Snyder’s 2016 “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” holds the highest spot with $874 million in global ticket sales, followed by 2013’s “Man of Steel” with $669 million, and 2017’s “Justice League” at $661 million, according to data from Comscore. “Superman” debuted in theaters just two weeks ago and continues to attract moviegoers on weekends and weekdays alike.

A still from the film “F1” featuring Brad Pitt. Source: F1 | Apple Studios.

As for “F1,” surpassing the $500 million mark is another notable achievement for the studio. Earlier this month, the film became Apple’s highest-grossing theatrical release to date, exceeding Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon,” which earned $221 million during its 2023 run.

Apple has only released a limited number of films in theaters since entering the media landscape in recent years. Previous releases include “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which grossed $158 million worldwide, “Fly Me to the Moon” at $42 million, and “Argylle,” which generated $96 million in global ticket sales.

“F1” has significantly benefited from its collaboration with IMAX. Before production began, Apple and the film’s key creatives worked together to secure access to IMAX’s camera technology and arrange for a three-week theatrical release in IMAX theaters.