'Superman' production contributed over $82.7m to economy according to WB data

The production of DC Studios and Warner Bros' Superman delivered $87.4.m to Georgia’s economy, according to data released by Warner Bros.

Over 68 days of filming throughout the greater Atlanta area, the production generated more than $82.7 million in direct spending.

The film invested in 441 Georgia-based businesses and hired 3,861 cast and crew members, who earned more than $43.6 million in wages.

Additional spending included $10.5 million on lighting and electrical equipment, $4.5 million on hardware and lumber, $3.5 million on transportation and vehicle rentals, $2.8 million on local hotels, lodging, and catering, $1.5 million on location fees and permits, and $1 million on visual effects and post-production.

Georgia has a a 20% base transferable tax credit on production, with an additional 10% uplift for providing promotional value to the state.