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Superhero Fatigue: Marvel's 'Thunderbolts' Flops While DC Thrives
10/5/2025
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Story summary
- Audience fatigue pressures the market as superhero films show reduced attendance.
- In 2025 Marvel released three films to conclude Phase Five; DC launched a new universe.
- Thunderbolts was worst-performing 2025 superhero film, grossing $382.4M on a $180M budget.
- The Fantastic Four: First Steps earned $521.4M, boosted by positive reviews and nostalgia.
- Superman earned $615.7M, signaling a DC turnaround.
