James Gunn is feeling “incredibly grateful” for the initial box office success of Superman and the positive reception from audiences. The filmmaker and co-head of DC Studios took to Threads on Sunday to express his appreciation after the superhero blockbuster saw an estimated global debut of $217 million .

DC Studios’ and Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Superman” soared to $125 million in domestic box office sales for its opening weekend, becoming the third biggest box office opening this year. Globally, the movie made $220 million, according to Variety.