Superman (1978)
An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero.
All Releases
Domestic (44.8%)
$134,478,449
$134,478,449
International (55.2%)
$166,000,000
$166,000,000
Worldwide
$300,478,449
$300,478,449
Domestic DistributorWarner Bros.
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Domestic Opening$7,465,343
Budget$55,000,000
Earliest Release DateDecember 15, 1978
(Domestic)
MPAAPG
Running Time2 hr 23 min
GenresAction
Adventure
Sci-Fi
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By Release
| Release Group | Rollout | Markets | Domestic | International | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | December 15, 1978 | Domestic | $134,218,018 | – | $134,218,018 |
| 2018 Re-release | November 25, 2018 | Domestic | $233,585 | – | $233,585 |
| 2020 Re-release | July 9, 2020 | APAC | – | $409 | $409 |
| 2023 Re-release | April 7-14, 2023 | EMEA | – | $109,386 | $109,386 |
| 2021 Re-release | Domestic | $26,846 | – | $26,846 |
By Region
| Domestic | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 3 | $134,478,449 | 502 |
| EMEA | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | $92,316 | 5,515 |
| Spain | 1 | $17,070 | 6,836 |
| APAC | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | $395 | 7,059 |
| Australia | 1 | $14 | 7,936 |
