Fantastic Four vs. Superman: Who Will Win in Biggest Superhero Box Office Fight of 2025?

This coming summer is going to be epic in terms of big releases. Marvel's Fantastic Four and DC's Superman are both scheduled to hit theaters in July. Superman will be released on July 11 and The Fantastic Four: First Steps is coming weeks later on July 25, 2025. And this makes fans think…

For the first time in years, two of the biggest superhero franchises — Marvel and DC — will go head-to-head at the box office. It's clear that there will be fierce competition for audience share, as their target demographics overlap significantly. So a debate began among fans about which superhero titan would dominate the box office.

Matt Shakman's The Fantastic Four trailer was released on February 4, and it's obvious that people are excited to finally see the long-awaited reboot of Marvel's first family. The comeback of Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing is something we literally have been dreaming about.

Does DC’s Superman Stand a Chance Against Marvel’s Fantastic Four?

This news might make James Gunn 's Superman fans jealous, because the last time we heard from some of them was when the release of the movie's trailer brought them down. However, this could just be because fans have gotten used to Henry Cavil playing the main character. But now it's time for David Corenswet to make the role his own.

“As a Henry Cavill fan, we need to move on. The Snyderverse is an utter failure and we need to leave it in the past. We need change and this is it. Lots of people calling themselves "fans" sh*tting on this movie when they fail to realize that this Superman looks and feels more comic accurate than Cavill has ever been unfortunately. I will be seated on July 11th,” Redditor joelbiju24 said.

So it’s obvious that Marvel's Fantastic Four will benefit from the MCU 's established fandom and interconnected storytelling, which has proved many times to be loved by audiences worldwide. Besides, many people have noted that even amidst the creative crisis of Marvel movies, the new trailer has sparked hope for a new MCU era in them.

However, DC's Superman has the advantage of nostalgia and the enduring popularity of one of the most iconic superheroes of all time. Besides, James Gunn himself is directing, and the Guardians of the Galaxy was one of the most successful Marvel sagas back when Gunn played for another team. Still, The Fantastic Four also relies heavily on nostalgia, hence the retro-style of the promotional campaign.

Some fans believe that the upcoming clash of the titans will be better off as a Barbenheimer situation — a win-win, that is.

“Two legacy superhero comics in dire need of reinvention for general audiences coming out at the same time… Rooting for them both to succeed not just individually but together. The superhero genre will be better off with these two properties finally getting big box office attention, Fantastic Four especially which is in a much more dire state after Fant4stic,” Reddit TheJoshider10 said.

One thing is certain: 2025 will be a landmark year for superhero films, and fans of both Marvel and DC are in for an unforgettable experience.