Man of Steel vs Superman Returns: Inflation Adjusted Comparison

Someone on r/SnyderCut brought up an interesting wrinkle in the Superman film debate: how do Man of Steel and Superman Returns stack up when you adjust their box office numbers for inflation? It's the kind of nerd math that comic fans love to debate because it reframes which film was actually more successful in its context. When you factor in inflation, older films sometimes look way more impressive than their raw numbers suggest, and newer ones can take a hit. This particular matchup will definitely spark opinions depending on which Superman era people prefer.