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.'

The success of Superman at the box office, crossing the $300 million mark in the U.S., is a significant achievement for DC Studios.

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.