Superman box office Day 2: James Gunn film soars past F1, Jurassic World in India

James Gunn's 'Superman' starring David Corenswet has made a strong debut at the Indian box office, earning Rs 9.25 crore on its second day and leading over recent Hollywood and Bollywood releases.

In Short

• James Gunn's 'Superman' stars David Corenswet as the lead hero
• The film earned Rs 9.25 crore in India on second day
• 'Superman' leads over 'Jurassic World' with Rs 16.25 crore total

James Gunn's latest cinematic venture, 'Superman', featuring David Corenswet as the iconic superhero, has made a remarkable debut at the international box office. The film, which is positioned as a fresh start for the DC Universe under Gunn and Peter Safran, earned Rs 9.25 crore in India on its second day.

This weekend, Superman has not only taken the lead over recent Hollywood releases like 'F1' and 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' but is also closing in on a total of Rs 16.25 crore in India by Saturday.

Despite facing competition from Bollywood movies such as Rajkummar Rao's 'Maalik', Brad Pitt's 'F1: The Movie' and Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par', 'Superman' achieved a 32.50 per cent occupancy rate in English screenings on Saturday. This performance has been reported by industry tracker Sacnilk, highlighting the substantial growth witnessed on Saturday.

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According to Deadline, the international response to 'Superman' has been largely positive, with the film expected to surpass a $210 million worldwide debut.

Although the international markets have shown a mixed response, the film's domestic reception has been robust. Gunn's direction and the film's star-studded cast, including Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult, have contributed to its initial success.

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