James Gunn’s Superman movie is doing better than most people thought it would. After opening in theaters recently, the film is already beating early expectations. According to Box Office Mojo and The Numbers,

James Gunn’s new Superman movie is performing better than many people first expected. After its recent premiere, the film has already beaten early predictions. As of July 14, 2025, Superman has made about $137.

While Pattinson's Batman is part of the Matt Reeves Elseworlds universe, and therefore most likely won't ever cross over with David Corenswet's Superman, the DCU does have its own Batman project in the works: The Brave and the Bold.

Below, we have our ranking of the nine modern, live-action Superman films, as well as the extended version of one that debuted on streaming. We’re skipping a few of the extended serials from the 1950s because, frankly, we haven’t seen them, but our friends at Screencrush say they’re pretty good. Do you agree with these rankings? Let us know below.

Elsewhere in the Batman live-action economy, writer and director Matt Reeves previously shared news that the script for The Batman: Part 2 has finally been completed, moving forward with the second installment in the Patts-Man franchise, separate from the ambitious cinematic goals kicked off by Superman.

The Superman vs. Batman rivalry is the heavyweight championship of comic book showdowns. These two have been butting heads for ages—sometimes literally, sometimes just side-eyeing each other across a crime scene.

From Christopher Reeve to Henry Cavill to David Corenswet (and every Man of Steel in between), we ranked all the Superman movies.

Warner Bros. has put a treasure trove of DC cartoon classics online for free, including some of the very best of animated Batman.

These films have poked at big ideas: justice, revenge, what it means to be broken, and still try to do good. Big-name actors, directors, and mind‑blowing takes – Batman’s film history is a terrific ride. This guide outlines every Batman movie in order. It’s got the good, the bad, the box office disasters, and the billion-dollar hits.

Now that David Corenswet's Superman is flying high at the box office and Milly Alcock's Supergirl is hitting cinemas next year, DC fans are already thinking about the next major superheroes that are set to join the franchise. Of course, we're talking about Batman and Wonder Woman, who are yet to be cast in the new DCU.