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.

The early momentum was helped by special Amazon Prime early-access screenings on Tuesday, giving the film a head start even before its traditional Thursday evening launch. Directed and written by James Gunn,

James Gunn's new movie Superman, which is the first installment in the DC Universe, is set to break a box office record with its domestic debut.