Superman" film director James Gunn responded to a question about the film not connecting as well with international audiences compared to U.S. moviegoers.

NEW YORK (AP) — James Gunn’s “Superman” showed staying power in its second weekend at North American box offices, collecting $57.3 million in ticket sales and remaining the No. 1 movie in cinemas, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The greatest suspension of disbelief in 'Superman' isn't that a man can fly; it's that contemporary print media can still sway public opinion for the better.

In its second weekend of release, “Superman” collected $57.3 million from 4,774 venues — a standard 54% decline from its $125 million debut. After strong weekday holds, the Warner Bros. comic book adventure has earned $236 million domestically and $406 million globally.

Elsewhere, 'Jurassic World Rebirth' celebrates crossing $600 million worldwide, while new offerings 'I know What You Did Last Summer' and 'Smurfs' open to meh numbers.

The film is the latest part of a startling turnaround for the studio, which has now released five consecutive hits.