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.

DC Studios’ and Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Superman” soared to $125 million in domestic box office sales for its opening weekend, becoming the third biggest box office opening this year. Globally, the movie made $220 million, according to Variety.