Box Office: James Gunn's 'Superman' Projected To Debut With $200+ Million Worldwide

Starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman, alongside Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Superman has been projected to debut with at least, $200 million at the global box office at 60,000 global screens, split evenly between domestic and overseas, according to Deadline.

While global tracking sets expectations high, there's a noticeable difference in projections between box office analysts and DC Studios. Tracking services predict a domestic opening in the range of $130 million, whereas the studio remains cautiously optimistic, projecting $100+ million opening weekend in North America.

The higher-end forecast for the movie has a term & condition attached to it, which is critical reception. Fortunately, the initial critics' reviews for the movie are positive, currently sitting at 86% from 147 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, a significant improvement over previous Superman outings. Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel" (2013) received a 57% score, while his "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (2016) lagged far behind with just 28%. Even Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns" (2006), once considered a respectable entry, sits lower at 72%.

On the international front, Superman is expected to bring in $100+ million from 78 overseas markets, rounding out an opening weekend total in the range of $200 million to $230 million. If strong word of mouth follows the already positive critical reviews, the final tally could surpass even the most optimistic forecasts.

Stay tuned...