How DC Finally Beat Marvel at the Box Office

All it took was the Man of Steel — and a little color.

For the first time in years, DC has something to celebrate when it comes to their film franchise, as “Superman” grossed over $616 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing superhero film of 2025 — and, crucially, outgrossing every single Marvel release. It’s the first time this has happened since 2008, when “The Dark Knight” grossed over a billion worldwide.

Marvel Studios released three superhero movies this year ...