James Gunn's Superman movie swooped into theaters Friday, offering thrilling battles, big-hearted heroes and an amusingly untrained canine sidekick. You might want to see the superhero epic if you're into other films written and directed by Gunn (such as Suicide Squad and Guardians of the Galaxy) or want to catch the cinematic start to the new DC Universe.

David Corenswet’s well-rounded portrayal of the iconic Superman has been a hit with fans, resulting in explosive early box office numbers. The James Gunn-directed film was highly anticipated, and based on the early reviews from critics and fans alike,

While domestic and overall global box office make "Superman" a summer hit, the DC superhero is struggling in some territories to fly in below international expectations.

Superman,” the newly rebooted comic book adventure starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, flew to $122 million in its first weekend of release. Those are strong ticket sales, enough to rank as the year’s third-largest debut after “A Minecraft Movie” ($162 million) and “Lilo & Stitch” ($146 million).