In a bid to kickoff a new era for DC Studios, James Gunn’s “Superman” opened with $122 million in U.S. and Canada ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Despite Warner Bros. Discovery ultimately being split into two companies, CEO David Zaslav can celebrate a big win this weekend with DC Studios' Superman.

"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.

James Gunn’s Superman Movie Soars at Box Office, David Corenswet Talks On-Set Injury Superman box office success has given DC Studios a much-needed win. Dire

Gods and Monsters is officially in motion in theaters with the release of Superman, and the writer, director, and producer has scored big at the box office.

But no matter how DC Studios’ “Superman” ultimately performs at the box office, the movie’s production has proved to be blockbuster for the local economy, according to data from the studio. The metro area garnered more than $82.7 million in economic activity from the 68 days of filming. The studio said the production had the following impact:

David Zaslav and James Gunn celebrated the success of "Superman" at the box office, touting a "bold 10-year plan" for the DC universe.

In a bid to kickoff a new era for DC Studios, James Gunn’s “Superman” opened with $122 million in U.S. and Canada ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates

In a bid to kickoff a new era for DC Studios, James Gunn's "Superman" opened with $122 million in U.S. and Canada ticket sales over the weekend.

James Gunn’s “Superman” opened with $122 million in U.S. and Canada ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

D irector James Gunn’s Superman reboot has delivered a mighty box office debut, signaling a powerful new start for DC Studios and Warner Bros. The film, starring David Corenswet