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
International (55.2%)
$166,000,000
Worldwide
$300,478,449
Summary Details
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
TitleEarliest Release DateDomestic Opening Weekend% of TotalTheatersDomestic 2nd Weekend2nd Weekend DropDomesticInternationalWorldwide
Green LanternJun 15, 2011$53.2M45.6%3,816$18.0M-66.1%$116.6M$120.6M$237.2M
Captain America: The First AvengerJul 22, 2011$65.1M36.8%3,715$25.6M-60.7%$176.7M$193.9M$370.6M
Man of SteelJun 12, 2013$116.6M40.1%4,207$41.3M-64.6%$291.0M$379.1M$670.1M
Superman ReturnsJun 28, 2006$52.5M26.3%4,065$21.8M-58.5%$200.1M$191.0M$391.1M