Directed by James Gunn, the superhero pic appears to be succeeding in rebooting both the Warner Bros.-owned DC and its most prized comic book film franchise.

Also, it’s another great start for the summer box office, the second $100M+ opening after Lilo & Stitch ‘s $146M. Superman cost before P&A $225M net. Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel opened to $116.6M back in 2013, unadjusted for inflation.

Also at the multiplex is “Eddington,” a dark comedy billed as a contemporary Western starring Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Pedro Pascal. On the family-friendly front is the animated “Smurfs,” featuring the voices of Rihanna, James Corden and Nick Offerman.

Sunday, July 13 gets intense with Sitaare Zameen Par's 4th Sunday, Maa's 3rd Sunday and Metro In Dino's 2nd Sunday fight it out at the box office!

James Gunn's Superman, starring David Corenswet, released on Friday. It is available in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu in India.

Rajkummar Rao’s gangster drama is giving tough competition to Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor's Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan.