James Gunn's tentpole appears to be succeeding in rebooting the Warner Bros.-owned DC and its most prized superhero franchise. Elsewhere, 'Jurassic World Rebirth' bites off a huge $500 million globally.

"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.

Superman has officially outpaced Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel at the domestic box office. Directed by James Gunn, the reboot earned more in its first weekend than the 2013 film, marking a strong start for DC Studios. The early success sets the stage for the franchise’s next chapter under Gunn’s direction.