Fact check: Did James Gunn’s Superman make more money than Zack Snyder’s man of steel?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, James Gunn's Superman did not make more money than Zack Snyder's Man of Steel globally. Multiple sources confirm that James Gunn's Superman has grossed $594.5 million globally ^{[1] [2] [3]}, while Zack Snyder's Man of Steel earned $670.1 million worldwide ^{[1] [2]}. This represents a difference of approximately $75.6 million in favor of Man of Steel.

However, there is an important distinction when examining domestic box office performance. James Gunn's Superman has officially out-grossed Man of Steel at the domestic box office with $292 million compared to $291 million ^[4]. This narrow $1 million domestic advantage contrasts sharply with the significant global deficit.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks several crucial contextual factors that affect box office comparisons:

• Inflation adjustment: The analyses don't address whether these figures are adjusted for inflation over the 11-year gap between Man of Steel ^[5] and Superman (2024/2025)
• Production and marketing budgets: One source mentions addressing "budget rumors" but doesn't provide specific cost comparisons ^[6]
• Theater count and release strategy differences: No information is provided about distribution scale or international release patterns
• Sequel implications: James Gunn's Superman has been greenlit for a sequel despite lower global earnings ^[6], suggesting studio confidence in the franchise's future profitability
• Streaming and ancillary revenue: The analyses focus solely on theatrical box office, omitting other revenue streams that have become increasingly important

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains an implicit assumption that could mislead by not specifying whether it refers to domestic or global box office performance. This ambiguity could allow for selective interpretation of the data:

• Domestic vs. Global framing: Supporters of James Gunn's Superman could truthfully claim victory using domestic figures ^[4], while critics could emphasize the global shortfall ^{[1] [2] [3]}
• Missing temporal context: The question doesn't acknowledge the significant time gap between releases, which affects fair comparison due to market changes and inflation
• Success metrics bias: The framing focuses solely on raw earnings rather than considering profitability, critical reception, or franchise-building potential that studios actually prioritize

The question's structure could benefit DC Studios and James Gunn by allowing them to highlight the domestic success while downplaying global performance, or conversely benefit Zack Snyder supporters who prefer to emphasize the global comparison.