The simple and accurate answer is that the general audience does not care much about Fantastic Four, and they have to fight an uphill battle for relevance. No amount of positive reviews or post-credit teases is enough to overcome that. Meanwhile, Superman is DC’s flagship hero and one of the most well-known and admired characters in general.

First Steps and Superman stack up at the box office and with critics? With both films launching in July 2025, fans and analysts have been comparing every number and rating to see which superhero epic came out on top.