Superman and The Fantastic Four: First Steps are not only victories for DC and Marvel but also proof that iconic titles still have the power to dominate the big screen as they head into the final stretch of 2025. Let us also take a look at the current box office numbers of the two superhero titles (numbers retrieved via Box Office Mojo ):

“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” grossed $118 million at the domestic box office over the weekend—largely meeting earlier projections, but still placing it behind “Superman” for the biggest superhero film opening of 2025 so far.

First Steps" captured $218 million in its box office debut while "Superman" and "F1" crossed major milestones.

First Steps" and DC's "Superman" hit theaters within two weeks of each other. So which had the bigger opening weekend?

First Steps and James Gunn’s Superman hold very different positions within their respective franchises (the former is the 37 th movie from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and technically set outside of the canon;

“ Jurassic World Rebirth ” was pushed to fourth but held well, earning $2.1 million in its fourth weekend for a cumulative total of $38.5 million. Warner Bros.’ racing drama “F1” rounded out the top five with $867,818, pushing its cume to $26.3 million after five weeks.

First Steps, and while Marvel's First Family was beaten by Superman in North America, the team reigned supreme overseas. Read on for

So, here are the five reasons I believe that “Fantastic Four: First Steps” beats “Superman.” “Fantastic Four’s” biggest strength is how it successfully balances its four main players, the eponymous quartet, ensuring that each is given their moment to shine, while also feeling part of a superhero team as well.

Ralph Ineson, whose gigantic stature and booming voice can be found in Fantastic Four this week, co-starred alongside Nicholas Hoult, aka Superman's Lex Luther, in last year's Robert Eggers-directed Nosferatu remake. And now, the pair have bonded further, as each currently serve as the main antagonist in this year's comic book movie tentpoles.

Superman and the new Fantastic Four: First Steps breathe new The post Superman and Fantastic Four: First Steps Save Comic Book Movies — By Embracing Comic Books appeared first on MovieMaker Magazine.