MUMBAI: The return of one of the most popular comic book characters Superman in the movie Superman Returns proved to be a bonanza for Warner at the US box office.

The film has earned $108 million domestically in its first seven days, and more than $20 million from 11 overseas markets in its opening weekend. In India, it was the second highest opening weekend ever for a Hollywood film.

Warner Bros president domestic distribution Dan Fellman says, "We've enjoyed an outstanding response to this film -- from exit polls to critics, and where it counts the most: at the box office.

"Few titles in motion picture history have generated more than $100 million in its first week of release. At Warner Bros., they include the four Harry Potter films and The Matrix: Reloaded."

The latest edition of the Man of Steel franchise opened in the number one spot in each of the overseas markets in which opened, including India, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, The Philippines, Thailand and Taiwan.

In the Philippines, Superman Returns had the second biggest weekend of all time. In Indonesia, it was the industry's all-time highest opening weekend.