There’s a new DC universe in town that’s being kick-started by James Gunn’s “Superman” this weekend. Headlined by David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, “Superman” is poised to relaunch the DC universe and usher in a more vibrant,

James Gunn's "Superman" soared to the top of the box office this weekend, notching a win for Warner Bros. and DC Studios, which see the film as a way to revive the entire DC universe.

“Superman” opened with an impressive $122 million at the domestic box office, Warner Bros. told multiple outlets Sunday, after landing the year’s second-largest opening day Friday, with the film on track to gross over $217 million internationally.

Superman hit the big screen on July 11 with all the power of a Kryptonian smashing through a Metropolis high-rise. The film is a reboot from director James Gunn, who directed the Guardians of the Galaxy series.

An A-lister makes an appearance in the new "Superman" movie, in reference to the hero's origin story.

This story discusses major plot developments, including the ending, in "Superman," currently playing in theaters. In the climax of "Superman" - the first feature film under the DC Studios banner, and the official big screen launch of the new DC Universe - the city of Metropolis is split in two.

Although James Gunn's Superman is the first live-action movie in the new DCU, some of the events seen in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker season 1 are still part of the continuity (for the most part).