Superheroes

For almost 30 years, cinema audiences in Israel and around the world have been watching Spider-Man on the big screen. Alongside him, a long line of beloved superheroes, based on Marvel and DC comics, have appeared over the years. This journey began back in 1978 with "Superman" by director Richard Donner, starring Christopher Reeve in a role that became more identified with him than any other.

The film arrived when the genre was being eulogized, broke the opening record of "Avengers: Endgame", set a trailer view record, and made staggering sums in less than a week. Here are five reasons for this year's surprising box office phenomenon.