David Corenswet’s well-rounded portrayal of the iconic Superman has been a hit with fans, resulting in explosive early box office numbers. The James Gunn-directed film was highly anticipated, and based on the early reviews from critics and fans alike,

El has no shortage of enemies to battle. He faces off with everyone from Ultraman to María Gabriela de Faría’s Engineer to a runaway kaiju, all while Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor pulls the strings. It’s a good thing the Man of Steel has such a vast rogues gallery,

James Gunn's Superman movie swooped into theaters Friday, offering thrilling battles, big-hearted heroes and an amusingly untrained canine sidekick. You might want to see the superhero epic if you're into other films written and directed by Gunn (such as Suicide Squad and Guardians of the Galaxy) or want to catch the cinematic start to the new DC Universe.