James Gunn Sets Superman Digital Release Date as Box Office Nears $600M

James Gunn has officially confirmed that Superman will make its digital debut this Friday, August 15, marking the end of a brief but impactful six-week theatrical run. The film, which kicked off the rebooted DC Universe, has soared past $578 million worldwide and secured its place as the highest-grossing Superman film in U.S. history with over $331 million domestically.

It’s also the top-grossing superhero film of the year so far.

Gunn, addressing online chatter about box office expectations, dismissed the idea that the movie needed to hit $700 million to be a success, calling such speculation “complete and utter nonsense.” He emphasized that while there’s always some pressure, the film has done exactly what DC Studios and Warner Bros. needed it to do: launch a new era for the DCU. Warner Bros. leadership has already fast-tracked a sequel, with Gunn writing the next installment in the so-called “Super-Family” saga.

Despite its box office strength in North America, international numbers have been more modest-a contrast Gunn has also discussed. Still, its performance has been strong enough to pave the way for upcoming DCU projects like Peacemaker Season 2, Supergirl starring Milly Alcock, and Clayface with Tom Rhys Harries.

Some fans are surprised by how quickly the movie is heading to home release. The digital version lands August 15, with 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD arriving September 23. Special features, including behind-the-scenes content, will roll out for digital soon after launch. For some moviegoers, this rapid turnaround raises concerns that shortened theatrical windows may be discouraging audiences from seeing films on the big screen. Others, however, are thrilled to have the option to watch at home so soon.

Whether you loved it for its closer-to-the-comics feel, its fresh lead performance by David Corenswet, or simply as a sign of Gunn’s evolving DCU vision, Superman has managed to reignite interest in the Man of Steel. And with the sequel already in motion, the next chapter in this new cinematic universe is coming sooner than expected.