The very American comic book hero has always faced challenges abroad. But Trump's controversial global policies and a China market that’s (largely) moved on from Hollywood tentpoles haven't helped.

As of mid-Friday, estimates suggest an opening day haul of around $56 million, including the $24 million in previews. This marks a remarkable achievement, as it puts the film on par with Superman’s domestic opening day of $56.5 million.

Marvel Studios and Disney’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps is looking a lot like DC’s Superman right now in its opening: estimated $56M Friday and a 3-day around $125M. Family movies, and this is Marvel’s first family,

Superman just soared past another major box-office landmark, proving it still has plenty of fuel left in the tank.

According to the same report that revealed DC’s attempt to steal Kevin Feige from Marvel, the brass at Warner Bros. have set Superman’s worldwide financial goal post at a cool $500 million. That doesn’t look impossible, when looking at the $416.2 million haul, reported at the time of writing by Box Office Mojo.

Disney/Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is having a, well, fantastic start to its box office run. Including $24.5 million from Thursday previews, the film has earned a domestic opening day of $57 million and is headed for an industry estimated $123.5 million opening weekend.

Those ticket sales include $171.8 million overseas and $235 million from the North American market. Turnout remains softer than expected at the international box office, where “Superman” added $45.2 million in its second weekend.

Superman' ruling supreme with $55M second weekend. 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Ho-Hum $13M, 'Smurfs' $12M Opening.