"Superman" production designer Beth Mickle spent six months designing Superman’s home, the Fortress of Solitude, and a further 16 weeks building the set. James Gunn wanted a practical set for the place the superhero retreats to,

Now, the dust has cleared, and it can be said with certainty that three days into its release, Superman is a hit, the film arrived on the heels of Gareth Edwards' Jurassic World: Rebirth and easily took over the number one spot at the weekend box office with what is on the books as the third biggest debut in 2025.

"Superman" is well-liked and should play for weeks in the U.S., but DC's path back to tentpole powerhouse status will take time.