“Superman” has tallied up 13 million global viewers on HBO Max in its first 10 days on the streamer.
The DC Studios film, which arrived on HBO Max on Sept. 19, scored the largest 10-day audience for a pay-1 film since December 2023, when “Barbie” made its debut on the streamer.
“Superman” hit streaming after having a rather successful run in theaters as the relaunch of the DC Universe under the direction of new studio chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran. The film stands as one of the highest grossing films in the United States this year with $354 million grossed domestically, but sagging ticket sales kept its global total to $615 million with 57.5% coming from domestic receipts.
The film hit premium on-demand 35 days after its theatrical release to time with the launch of the second season of “Peacemaker” on HBO Max and is now hitting streaming after a 70-day window.
Theatrically, the DC Universe will continue next year with “Supergirl,” starring Milly Alcock as a rebellious version of Superman’s cousin, Kara Zor-El with Craig Gillespie as director.
Gunn will then return in 2027 with the direct sequel to “Superman,” “Man of Tomorrow,” in which Superman and Lex Luthor, played by David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult, will be forced to work together to take on a greater threat.
