
The question that lingers over Superman’s initial victory is whether it signifies a temporary change or the start of a real shift in the dominant paradigm. For more than a decade, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has reigned supreme at the box office, an unstoppable cultural and financial force that appeared invincible. However, with Superman outperforming Marvel’s entire 2025 lineup, DC has scored the first point in this new era of the superhero box office battle. This success gives the new DC Universe (DCU) a solid base, offering both quality and commercial success – something that its predecessor, the DC Extended Universe, never fully managed to attain. Now, with a clear strategy and a proven success, the industry is curious to see if the DCU can not only compete with the MCU, but eventually overtake it.