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The highly anticipated new "Superman" film soared into global theaters last weekend, instantly becoming a major talking point among moviegoers. Its explosive buzz translated into a robust box office performance, raking in $217 million worldwide in its opening week. This figure outpaces the $189 million global debut of the previous standalone "Superman" film, "Man of Steel."
Domestically, "Superman" opened to a strong $122 million in North America, besting "Man of Steel"'s $116 million and significantly outperforming 2006's "Superman Returns," which debuted with $52.53 million. Should its box office hold steady in the coming weeks, "Superman" is poised to surpass the final gross of both predecessors.
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Following the stellar box office performance of "Superman," Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav released a statement, affirming his long-standing confidence in James Gunn, who serves as both the President of DC Studios and the writer-director of "Superman." Zaslav recalled being deeply impressed by Gunn's profound passion for DC characters during their discussions about the future of the DC Universe three years prior, solidifying his belief that Gunn was the ideal choice to shepherd these iconic figures. Zaslav concluded with an enthusiastic declaration, stating that "DC's future vision is clear, and the momentum for takeoff and development is strong. I am full of anticipation for what is to come."