There's more good news for Superman, because with an estimated $123 million opening weekend in North America, the DCU movie has easily beaten Man of Steel to set an impressive new record for the hero.

James Gunn’s Superman, led by David Corenswet, outperforms Indian releases like Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan and Maalik, and is poised for a strong weekend finish.

The third and final cameo of the film sees Milly Alcock crash (literally) onto the screen as Kara Zor-El, also known as Superman's cousin, Supergirl. Yes, that's right, Kent isn't the only surviving Kryptonian in the galaxy.

DC Studios films have struggled to connect with audiences in recent years, prompting the studio to shake up leadership and reboot the DC film franchise.

The DC Universe takes flight as James Gunn's film, Superman, delivers a wacky, thoughtful, and uplifting thrill ride.

David Corenswet takes flight as the Man of Steel in the director James Gunn's "Superman."

This means that future DCU movies and series don’t need to only move the story forward. They can also take things back in time. A period story about a metahuman from 100, 200, or 300 years ago is perfectly acceptable. This opens up possibilities for different sorts of stories in a way that the MCU has largely had to rely on the multiverse to tell.

We have updated box office numbers for Superman, as the Man of Tomorrow's new movie has soared higher than expected with an estimated $210+ million start at the worldwide box office. Read on for