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,

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.

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.

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.

Marvel Star Shares Controversial Take on 'Horrific' Superhero Diet originally appeared on Men's Fitness. Some guys are a fan of an aggressive bulk—but not Benedict Cumberbatch. The Doctor Strange star shared the ins and outs of what it takes to prep for a superhero role—from diet to exercise—on the July 22 episode of Ruthie’s Table 4 podcast.

The producer’s decade-long quest resulted in Tim Burton’s 1989 film and a new direction for comics on screen, but with a whole lot of fits and starts.