Fantastic Four, Superman and Marvel Cinematic Universe
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Who's winning the summer superhero blockbuster battle? IGN sat down to discuss Superman and Fantastic Four and the state of the union when it comes to all things MCU and DCU at SDCC 2025. Marvel Studios has been in a bit of a slump of late,
First Steps' had a modest opening in Indian theaters, earning Rs 5.10 crore on its first day amidst competition from the Bollywood film 'Saiyaara'. Despite a strong occupancy rate for English-language shows in metro areas,
DC’s Superman may have soared high in the sky, but Marvel’s First Family has taken an even higher flight. The Fantastic Four: First Steps has earned over $24.
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We’ve reached peak Marvel mess
By making its universe larger than ever, Marvel has dwarfed its cinematic integrity to an ant-sized speck, resulting in the press tour for its big summer blockbuster devolving into a mess far more epic than the film itself.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps has surpassed Superman in fan reviews, with the new film being hailed as a masterpiece. Marvel's fresh take on the beloved comic book characters marks their first appearance on screen since Disney regained the rights. Despite being part of the MCU, it is being promoted as the studio's inaugural standalone film.
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Summer 2025's two biggest superhero films pick up after their central figures have already taken up their respective mantles. They're better for it.
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For Superman, sequels are kryptonite
James Gunn’s pointedly bright, colorful, canine-forward new movie, “Superman,” is the second launch in a dozen years of a new shared cinematic universe wherein the superhero in chief is gradually — or in this case, immediately — surrounded by other DC Comics heroes.
According to the same report that revealed DC’s attempt to steal Kevin Feige from Marvel, the brass at Warner Bros. have set Superman’s worldwide financial goal post at a cool $500 million. That doesn’t look impossible, when looking at the $416.2 million haul, reported at the time of writing by Box Office Mojo.