By The new Superman movie has launched to great success in Nigerian cinemas, earning N133.7 million in ticket sales during its first weekend.
Superman, the latest reboot of the classic DC Comics hero, took the Nigerian box office by storm with a strong debut of N133.7 million over its opening weekend. This marks one of the biggest film releases in Nigeria so far in 2025, surpassing the previous leader Captain America: Brave New World, which earned N108.1 million during its opening weekend.
This achievement is notable because many cinemas, especially in Lagos, which generate nearly half of Nigeria’s box office income, were closed until late Saturday due to local elections. Despite this, Superman attracted a large audience and proved that blockbuster films continue to thrive in the Nigerian market.
Directed and written by James Gunn, Superman is the first movie in the new DC Universe phase and stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. The story takes place three years after Superman’s public debut, focusing on his struggle to balance life as a reporter while combating a smear campaign led by the villain Lex Luthor, played by Nicholas Hoult. The plot draws inspiration from the acclaimed comic series All-Star Superman.
The film premiered worldwide on July 7 and debuted in Nigerian theaters on July 11. It has grossed over $220 million globally with a $225 million production budget. This reboot represents a creative new start for DC Studios under James Gunn’s leadership, abandoning earlier versions in favor of a fresh storyline called “Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.”
Nigeria’s strong box office response shows the country’s growing importance in global entertainment, despite challenges like infrastructure gaps and occasional disruptions such as election-day cinema closures.
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