Justice League was an extremely expensive film with costly reshoots and a huge marketing campaign.
So despite the success of Justice League overseas, and specifically in China, the film could still lose Warner Bros. $50-$100 million overall.
But, should Justice League 2 move forward, this Chinese box office is a solid foundation to build on and indication that they are doing something right.
In the wake of domestic totals there have been calls for extended cuts and insight into what might have been.