The Warner Bros. film racked up a huge $40 million for its official opening day.
Thats also more than some other major DC Comics titles such asJusticeLeagueandWonder Woman,according to Forbes.
Its particularly impressive given the films R-rating and grim take on the story of the Batman universe supervillain.
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The opening was also bigger than the R-rated superhero titleLogan.
The films audience score is at 92 percent.
Many theaters have increased security and one theater in California even canceled screenings due to a threat.
