In a second heroic feat, the film has also passed up Zack Snyder's solo Superman pic 'Man of Steel' and will soon overtake 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.'

One of pop culture's most powerful and well-known superheroes, Superman has had his ups and downs at the box office over the course of nearly 50 years.

The DC Studios co-chair hinted the next Superman project may not be a direct sequel, leaving local fans to wonder if Cleveland will return as Metropolis.