Since its launch in 2013, the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) has struggled to match the roaring success of its biggest competitor, the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Despite a few standout moments, the franchise has been plagued by inconsistency, creative overhauls and numerous box office bombs.

Now, Superman is set to fly back onto the big screen this July in what's being touted as a soft reboot of the DCEU. Studio Warner Bros. is hoping the film will win back fans and finally bring in some much-needed box office success after a series of financial failures. Whether this new chapter will succeed remains to be seen. The Man of Steel's cinematic outings – within the DCEU and beyond – have been a rollercoaster of hits and misses.

In anticipation of the release, we’ve ranked every Superman film since Richard Donner’s 1978 classic by box office gross, adjusted for inflation. Read on to explore the highs and lows of the franchise and discover which movie tops the pile.

All dollar amounts in US dollars.