The movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps has had a remarkable debut, grossing 218 million dollars in its opening weekend. This figure is split between 118 million from the North American box office and 100 million from the international market. However, this revenue did not surpass the record of 220 million set by Superman, also released in 2025. With this result, The Fantastic Four positions itself as the highest-grossing Marvel movie of the year, despite the slowdown that has affected other franchise productions, such as Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts.
Marvel VS DC
Despite this promising start, The Fantastic Four still faces challenges. Its budget of 200 million dollars makes it one of the most expensive productions of the year, although 25 million cheaper than Superman.
In contrast, Superman has accumulated a worldwide gross of $502.7 million to date, with projections suggesting it could surpass $600 million, although reaching $700 million seems challenging. This film, directed by James Gunn, aims to relaunch the tarnished DC brand, a monumental challenge given the current context.
The immediate future of The Fantastic Four looks promising for the box office, while Superman’s legacy could be assessed not only by its earnings but also by its ability to revitalize the DC cinematic universe.