Superman vs. The Fantastic Four: First Steps – Who Will Take the Most Money on Opening Weekend?

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🕒 Last Updated: 9 July 2025 — Odds correct at time of writing. Both films have since released — this post covers the pre-release box office betting.

Two iconic superhero franchises are set to collide at the box office in 2025, as the highly anticipated new Superman film goes head-to-head with Fantastic Four: First Steps.

According to the latest betting odds, it’s Superman who leads the race, priced at 4/11 (73.3%) to generate the higher opening weekend revenue.

The Man of Steel’s return is being helmed by director James Gunn, with David Corenswet donning the famous cape in a fresh reboot set to relaunch the DC cinematic universe. Hype around the project has grown steadily since its announcement, and fans are expecting a return to form for one of the most recognisable superheroes in cinema history.

Fantastic Four: First Steps (17/10, 37%) marks Marvel Studios’ latest attempt to bring the beloved team to life on the big screen. With Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, and Joseph Quinn on board, the film boasts star power and a fresh tone, aimed at correcting past misfires and integrating the team into the broader MCU.

Dave James, odds analyst at Whataretheodds.co.uk, said: “There’s been a huge wave of optimism around the new Superman film, and the betting markets reflect that. The appetite for a quality Superman reboot is sky-high. That said, Fantastic Four is a wildcard — with the right tone and critical support, it could surprise everyone.”

With both films expected to drop within weeks of each other in summer 2025, box office analysts and fans alike will be watching closely. For the bigger box office picture, see our highest grossing film of 2025 odds.