New Delhi, July 13 -- James Gunn's highly anticipated 'Superman' reboot is off to a strong start globally, with early box office figures suggesting the film is heading for a $210 million-plus worldwide debut.

Warner Bros, DC's latest entry into the superhero canon continues to gain momentum, particularly in Western markets, even as it faces headwinds in parts of Asia.

As of Friday, 'Superman' added $21.5 million from 78 international markets, bringing its offshore total to $40 million. When combined with Friday's domestic earnings, the film has already amassed a worldwide cumulative of $96.5 million, with the weekend's full results yet to be accounted for.

While Saturday and Sunday will further shape the final numbers, the early trend ...