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This financial backdrop makes the often-cited benchmark of $700 million in worldwide gross critical for success. Why? Because Man of Steel, released 12 years ago, earned roughly $660 million worldwide, and adjusting for inflation, that figure surpasses $800 million in today’s dollars. If Gunn’s Superman falls short of that, it could generate not only financial disappointment but also significant reputational damage—especially considering this movie is intended to revamp and restart the entire DC universe.