This week's "Screen Talk" podcast debates the new "Superman" and the New York Times' list of the 100 best movies of the century, and previews Lena Dunham's TV return.

Superman has begun zipping around the world, ringing up $40.3 million through two days from North America and 57 international box office markets

“Superman” will easily defeat last week’s box office champion, Universal’s “Jurassic World Rebirth,” which is looking to make $35 million to $45 million in its second weekend, a 50% to 60% from its debut.

James Gunn's movie recorded strong opening on July 11. The film starring David Corenswet received 82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Check full stats here.

Warner Bros is seeing $22.5M all in for previews for James Gunn‘s Superman. Not only is that still the best previews YTD and a record for Jame

DC fans have hilariously thanked former “Black Adam” actor Dwayne Johnson for James Gunn’s “Superman” success, which opened nationally in theaters Friday and raked in the year’s best box office preview total with $22.5 million.

A 10 percent better business would have been ideal for Superman in India, but these are also good numbers to start with, and it’s about capitalizing on the same in the long run. Details

Reviews for the latest Superman have been generally favorable, with high praise for the comic-accurate script. Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor has been hailed for bringing alive one of the most loathed villains on screen. Corenswet and Brosnahan’s dynamism has enthralled the fans, and so did the charming superdoggo Krypto stealing the screen.

Director James Gunn is understandably working overtime to manage expectations for the inaugural release from DC Studios, which he runs in tandem with producer Peter Safran.