It’s not a bird or a plane — it’s the latest “Superman” movie soaring towards the top of the box office.
Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Superman” grossed an estimated US$56.5 million domestically on Friday, on top of US$22.5 million in Thursday previews.
The 1938 comic book character, which began as a film series in 1978, is expected to gross nearly US$130 million domestically for the weekend.
Fandango Director of Analytics, Shawn Robbins says Superman has been one of the most challenging movies to project, citing less recent interest in comic book films and DC Studios’ struggles compared to Marvel’s success.
Robbins says it is part of the reason that James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios and director of “Superman,” unveiled new plans for the film franchise in 2023.
Comscore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian says this is a Superman movie for the modern era, and it also represents an opportunity for a reboot of sorts for DC Comics.
Source: CNN
