Written and directed by James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy), the new superhero movie is already playing in theaters and promises to overcome before
Supermanlong written and directed by James Gunn (Galaxy Guardians: Volume 3), and starring David Corenswet (Hollywood), is already on display in theaters. Besides marking the launch of the new DC (DCU) cinematic universe, now commanded by Gunn and Peter Safranthe news also promises to be one of the biggest financial hits of the year, surpassing any other superhero movie released to this day.
But, after all, what is the feature of Superman With the biggest box office in history? Krypton’s last son debuted in theaters in 1978 in Superman: The Moviein the skin of Christopher Reeve(1952-2004). Since then, six other chapters in the history of the superhero have won the big screen, between sequences of the original feature and attempts to revive it in theaters. Next, check out the ranking of the movies of Supermanfrom the worst to the world’s largest box office.
7. Superman IV: in search of peace (1987) – US $ 30,281,020
Showing that perhaps it was time to put an end on the hero’s journey on the big screen, Superman IV: in search of peacelaunched in 1987, raised just over $ 30 million in his time in theaters, a number well below his predecessors.
In the feature, The Man of Steel (Christopher Reeve) is on a mission for nuclear disarmament and the challenge of facing the last creation of its archrival, Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman, Operation France): The nuclear man (Mark Pillow, The mafia man).

6. Superman III (1983) – US $ 80,250,623
In Superman IIIafter the creation of a synthetic kryptonia, the superhero is divided into two personalities: the kind Clark Kentthat would give life to protect humans and those who love, and the merciless Supermanthat can destroy the world with one’s own hands.

5. Superman: The Movie (1978) – US $ 134,220,479
Directed by Richard Donner (1930-2021), Superman: The Movie tells the story of the alien orphan Kal-Elwhich is sent to Earth after its planet is destroyed, and created by humans to become a great protector and greater symbol of hope for all.

4. Superman II: The adventure continues (1980) – US $ 216,385,706
Following Superman: The Moviewhich was launched in 1980 and surpassed the box office of its predecessor, the Superman agree to sacrifice your powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane (Margot Kidder, Terror Night), unaware that three Kryptonian criminals, which he has inadvertently released, are conquering the earth.

3. Superman: The Return (2006) – US $ 391,081,192
Almost two decades after the end of the franchise with Christopher Reevethe Superman finally returned to theaters in 2006, played by Brandon Ruth(Legends of Tomorrow). In Superman: The ReturnEarth’s most powerful superhero reappears after an absent long period and needs to deal with his old enemy, Lex Luthor (Kevin Spacey, American beauty), who uses Kryptonian technology to try to master the world.

2. The Man of Steel (2013) – US $ 670.145.518
Almost ten years after the failure of Superman: The Returnwhich did not get the best with critics, Zack Snyder(Rebel Moon) took the front of DC’s extended universe (DCEU) to try to create its shared universe and hit Marvel, which was at the time at the time. Until it worked, but not for a long time …
In The Man of Steelwhich recounts the history of origin of Krypton’s last son, Clark Kent/Superman (Henry Cavill, The Witcher) You need to deal with survivors of your planet, who invade Earth and decide to dominate humans.

1. Batman vs. Superman: The Origin of Justice (2016) – US $ 874,360,194
Loved by some, hated by (so many) others, Batman vs. Superman: The Origin of Justice It is the continuation of The Man of Steeland second chapter of the extended universe of DC (DCEU), which quickly went out of control after the weak reception of the feature.
In the story – which arrived with a 30 -minute decrease in theaters, damaging its development -, Batman (Ben Affleck, Exemplary girl) is manipulated by Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg, The social network) To fear the Superman. Meanwhile, the hero’s existence begins to divide the world after he is accused of murder. The situation runs away from control and, therefore, the pair goes into shock.

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