Ever since a new Superman movie was announced, the project has been compared to Man of Steel starring Henry Cavill, which still has a loyal fanbase around the world. The new Superman movie has now opened to strong box office numbers and generally favorable reviews.
As many fans may remain divided for the foreseeable future, how the films compare in terms of reviews and box office results will likely be major talking points.
James Gunn’s Superman and Man of Steel’s opening box office numbers compared
James Gunn’s new Superman film has successfully beaten Man of Steel’s opening weekend numbers. While Man of Steel was also very successful and earned $116.6 million in its first weekend, the new movie has earned $122 million. The new film has also reached a total of $217 million globally after its first weekend.
It is worth noting that the Henry Cavill movie accumulated $670.1 million during its theatrical run, and Superman is yet to achieve this feat. But as the movie has opened strongly, it seems that it could also outdo this figure.
Does Superman have a better Rotten Tomatoes score than Man of Steel?
Yes, the new DCU entry has a considerably better Rotten Tomatoes score than Man of Steel. The new James Gunn movie currently has an 82% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while Man of Steel achieved a Rotten Tomatoes score of 57%.
Which movie has a better CinemaScore rating: Superman or Man of Steel?
Superman has a CinemaScore of A-. This is on par with the CinemaScore of Man of Steel, which also received an A-. So, in this regard, the movies stand even.
James Gunn’s Superman is now playing in theaters around the world, and its second weekend box office numbers will better show how it will compare to Man of Steel in the long term, financially speaking.
