That’s fine, I guess I just see it differently. While the MCU has had struggles with some non sequels, Shang Chi made $432 million during COVID times, so I expect Fantastic Four will clear $600 million. And then some. As long as the film is good, it has enough going for it to reach those numbers. I don’t think the non sequel struggles really matter for Fantastic Four in this case.
Just like how the DCEU has struggled for far longer, and honestly, Superman’s shaky track record in his last few film appearances, doesn’t matter much either, in my opinion. I still expect James Gunn’s Superman to do very well. Probably crossing $700–800 million, maybe even higher depending on how good it is. The potential is there.
As for Fantastic Four vs Superman, in my opinion, it was never a serious comparison. It shouldn’t even be a debate, it should obviously be Superman. Sure the DCEU has struggled, but this is Superman, and James Gunn has never made a bad comic book movie. Most of his films are really well liked, and if he delivers for Superman the way he has with past characters, it will definitely crossing $700–800 million, possibly more.
Now, that doesn’t speak to whether Superman will be the best, quality-wise of all the comic book movies this year. That’s more debatable, but box office? Nah it’s Superman no debate.
If anything, I think Jurassic World Rebirth might end up being the biggest film of all three, but when it comes to comic book movies, it was always Superman’s year to lose. That’s why the Superman vs Fantastic Four box office debate always seemed a little off to me. But yeah we’ll see.
