2025's Superhero Showdown: Marvel vs. DC Box Office Clash

As of September 30th, 2025, the superhero movie landscape has been dominated by releases from Marvel and DC. While Marvel kicked off the year with the MCU's Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, DC has released just one film - the David Corenswet-led Superman reboot.

The big question, however, is which of these superhero ventures has delivered the highest returns relative to their budgets. According to the box office data, the clear winner is DC's Superman reboot, directed by James Gunn. The film has earned 2.7 times its budget, making it the most profitable superhero movie of the year so far.

Marvel's The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Captain America: Brave New World have also performed well, earning 2.6x and 2.3x their respective budgets. Thunderbolts, the third Marvel release, rounds out the top four with a 2.1x return on investment.

These numbers demonstrate that both Marvel and DC have found success in 2025, delivering superhero films that have resonated with audiences and generated strong box office returns. As the year progresses, fans will be eager to see if either studio can maintain their momentum and further cement their position as the dominant force in the superhero movie landscape.