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By all indicators, Superman performed well in the United States, with projections surpassing $300 million domestically. Such numbers suggest a movie with solid backing from American audiences. However, the international box office tells a different story. The film's international revenue remains weak, especially problematic for a blockbuster expecting to reach a certain global total to break even. This discrepancy is critical because modern superhero movies usually generate much higher revenues internationally than domestically.