‘Superman’ Launches New DC Films Era With $125 Million Debut

Superman, the first film from a new leadership team at Warner Bros.’ DC movie studio, opened at No. 1 in US and Canadian theaters, delivering $125 million in ticket sales.

The latest reimagining of the superhero story stars David Corenswet in the title role and Nicholas Hoult as the antagonist Lex Luthor, who seeks to destroy the Man of Steel. The picture was expected to generate at least $115 million domestically, the estimate of industry tracker Box Office Pro. It film took in $220 million worldwide, Warner Bros. said Monday.