Elsewhere, horror offering 'I know What You Did Last Summer' earned $2.2 million in Thursday previews as it opens this weekend opposite fellow reboot 'Smurfs,' starring Rihanna.

James Gunn's film introduced David Corenswet as Superman. It also stars Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult and Nathan Fillion.

James Gunn's film crossed the $300 million mark at the global box office, and is nearing $200 million at the domestic market.

Within its second weekend in theatres, James Gunn's Superman has risen past all odds and collected over $300 million worldwide. The earnings saw a drastic rise even on midweeks and minted $177.7 million in the US.

After DC cracked the code with Superman last week, the ball shifts to the Marvel court. As The Fantastic Four: First Steps gears up for release soon, a lot is at stake for both MCU and DCU.

With over $250 million at the global box office in less than week, James Gunn’s “Superman” is widely considered a win for the new DC Universe that Gunn and Peter Safran are spearheading at DC Studios.

EXCLUSIVE: Good news for Warner Bros. Discovery, the theatrical release of James Gunn’s Superman seems to be driving audiences to familiarize themselves with more DC offerings. Deadline understands that titles like Man of Steel,