“Superman” starring David Corenswet flies high at the box office with a $122 million domestic opening weekend, signaling a new era for DC superhero movies under James Gunn and Peter Safran. The film’s success marks the best performance for a solo Superman movie, outdoing “Man of Steel” and ranking among the top DC film openings.

James Gunn and Peter Safran have devised a 10-year plan to revitalize Warner Bros. Discovery’s DC Comics film and TV unit, promising fresh takes on iconic characters like Superman and Batman. Their leadership has already proven successful with “Superman” exceeding expectations and setting the stage for future DC successes.

“Superman” rakes in $122 million domestically, making it the best solo Superman film performance ever and one of the top DC film openings. Internationally, the film pulls in an additional $95 million, bringing its global opening to an estimated $217 million. The success of “Superman” sets the stage for a promising future for DC Studios and its upcoming projects.

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