“Superman” Box Office Sales Fly to $125 Million Opening Weekend originally appeared on L.A. Mag. DC Studios’ and Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Superman” soared to $125 million in domestic box office sales for its opening weekend, becoming the third biggest box office opening this year. Globally, the movie made $220 million, according to Variety.

Superman director James Gunn has reacted to the success of the new DCU movie after a massive opening weekend at the box office. The film has also garnered largely positive reviews from critics. The cast features David Corenswet in the titular role, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, and more.

David Corenswet's film has leapt past Henry Cavill's Man of Steel to become the best-opening solo Superman movie ever.