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The international numbers paint an even more troubling picture. Superman opened in 24 overseas markets, grossing $95 million total, which falls starkly short of expectations, especially considering that the international rollout will continue across more markets like France, Germany, China, and Japan in the coming weeks.
Compare this to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, which opened with $170 million internationally and went on to gross $290 million worldwide, ultimately reaching $850 million globally. The stark difference underscores how Superman is underperforming internationally, a critical setback given the declining trend of box office strength in overseas markets.