Superman (2025): Overview

• Superman is a reboot of the character under the new direction of James Gunn and DC Studios. Maxblizz+3Wikipedia+3The Independent+3

• Key cast includes David Corenswet as Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. BollywoodShaadis+3Wikipedia+3SuperHeroHype+3

• Production budget is reported in the ballpark of US$200-225 million. PINKVILLA+2Maxblizz+2

• With marketing and other costs, break-even estimates are significantly higher. Some reporting puts total spend (production + marketing) much higher than the production alone. Wikipedia+2PINKVILLA+2

• As of mid-2025 the movie has grossed about US$615.8 million worldwide. Wikipedia

What the Actors Were Paid (What’s Known / Reported)

Here are the known or reported salaries for the main cast:

• Beyond these three, some supporting cast members like Edi Gathegi and Nathan Fillion are reported to have earned less (for example ~US$400,000), though the details are less uniformly confirmed. SuperHeroHype+3BollywoodShaadis+3BollywoodShaadis+3

Notable Disparities & Observations

• It is unusual (though not unique) that the villain (Lex Luthor, played by Hoult) is reported to earn more than the titular hero, Superman. Hoult’s $2M vs Corenswet’s $750K highlights that. The Indian Express+3SlashFilm+3SuperHeroHype+3

• Corenswet and Brosnahan, despite being leads, are relatively early in blockbuster-scale film careers (at least compared to Hoult), which likely influenced their pay. The Indian Express+2BollywoodShaadis+2

• All three leads are reportedly in line for box-office bonuses depending on how well Superman performs. That means their total compensation could increase beyond these base figures. SlashFilm+1

Budget, Costs & Profitability

• With a production budget around US$200-225 million, plus marketing and other expenses, the total studio outlay is significantly higher. Some reports suggest marketing could add tens or even up to US$200 million more. Wikipedia+2PINKVILLA+2

• Because of that, the break-even point (just to cover production + marketing + distribution shares) is much higher than the production budget alone. Wikipedia+2PINKVILLA+2

• Given its box office haul (≈US$615.8 million globally), Superman is doing well, though how much profit the studio nets depends heavily on the deal structure, residuals, bonuses, and other revenue streams like streaming, licensing, etc. Wikipedia+1

Caveats & Uncertainties

• The reported salaries are based on trade reports (e.g., Puck, entertainment press), which may not always have full or final contract details. Some numbers are estimates or reported ranges. SlashFilm+1

• There can be significant additional income (or liabilities) for actors from backend deals, profit participation, bonuses, merchandising, etc., which are often not disclosed publicly.

• Similarly, marketing costs are often not fully transparent in press reports, so totals and profits are estimates.