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.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps has soared onto the big screen with an almighty bang, toppling Superman at the box office. The Marvel movie, starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, was released in cinemas on July 25, and has already seen huge numbers.

Through to July 30, 2025, The Fantastic Four: First Steps has earned a total of at least $241 million at the global box office. In domestic markets, it has has crossed $142 million total, while the international numbers remain at $99 million (adjusted down by $1 million from prior reports).