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Box Office Performance vs. Expectations
Initial projections had anticipated a weekend opening between $125 million and $150 million, but the film only managed around $125 million, at the lower end of estimates. This slight underperformance raises eyebrows, particularly with the comparisons to other recent blockbusters. For instance, the box office hit Jurassic World, which was released just weeks prior, grossed over $544 million in just two weeks, comfortably outpacing Superman’s early numbers.
Jurassic World’s success exemplifies the current landscape: blockbuster films are still generating substantial revenue, but the comparison highlights how Superman's performance appears more modest, especially considering post-COVID shifts in theater attendance.