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Superman Tops 2025 Comic Book Movie Earnings, but Fails to Hit $700M Milestone
23 Aug
Summary
- 2025 sees low box office for comic book movies, including Superman
- No comic book film has crossed $700 million globally this year
- Thunderbolts* earned only $382.4 million worldwide
The year 2025 has been a challenging one for the comic book movie genre at the box office. As of August 23rd, 2025, none of the major comic book releases have managed to cross the $700 million milestone globally. This includes James Gunn's highly anticipated Superman film, which is currently the highest-grossing comic book movie of the year, but is projected to earn only $615-$620 million worldwide.
The comic book genre has traditionally enjoyed a large and loyal fan base, but in 2025, it has faced a significant financial downturn. Even the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films, which have dominated the genre for years, have struggled to attract audiences. Titles like Thunderbolts*, Captain America: Brave New World, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps have all failed to reach the $700 million mark globally.
This trend is a stark contrast to the past, where comic book movies like The Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises, and Iron Man 3 were able to cross the $1 billion threshold. The industry's reliance on shared universes, long-form storytelling, and big-budget visual effects has not been enough to sustain the genre's box office success in 2025. As the year comes to a close, James Gunn's Superman will remain the highest-grossing comic book movie, but its underperformance is a clear indication that the genre is facing significant challenges in the current market.
