Through Amazon Prime’s early access, James Gunn’s Superman has set a new benchmark on Fandango by surpassing all 2025 pre-sale records
Anticipation is sky-high for James Gunn’s Superman, and it shows — Fandango has confirmed that early access screenings now hold the title for 2025’s top-selling day-one ticket event, even surpassing Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Launching nationwide on July 11, Superman will be available in early access three days before its official release. David Corenswet plays the Man of Steel, with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as the villainous Lex Luthor.
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All eyes are on the new cast as they take on roles rooted in DC’s rich legacy
Fandango’s 2025 survey of over 5,000 moviegoers highlights Superman as a top summer release. Meanwhile, in a separate poll with 9,000+ participants, fans named Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor as one of the year’s most anticipated roles.
Speculation is rising that Superman could have a $100M+ opening, though no official numbers have been released by box office analysts such as The Quorum.
Comparing legacy openings
Zack Snyder’s previous DC films set the bar high for box office openings: Batman v. Superman earned $166 million in 2016, Man of Steel made $116.6 million in 2013, and Justice League took in $93.8 million on opening weekend.
In 2025, Warner Bros. scored a huge success with Minecraft, which opened to $162.7 million—the year’s biggest debut so far, according to Deadline.
In the superhero space, Captain America: Brave New World leads at $88.8 million, while Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) keeps the R-rated crown with $211.4 million.
FAQs
Q1. When will Superman be released in theaters?
Ans: The movie is set for a nationwide release on July 11, 2025.
Q2. Who qualifies for the early screening opportunity?
Ans: Fandango is offering early access tickets for July 8 to Amazon Prime subscribers
Q3. Will Superman outperform previous films at the box office?
Ans: Even though estimates show promise, there’s still no official confirmation of box office tracking figures
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