Within two weeks of each other, Marvel and DC both just proved that superhero origin stories may not be necessary for the future of the genre.

First Steps and Superman share some surprising similarities that allow both to stand out from the more mediocre superhero movies of late.

This success is no small feat, as previous iterations of the Fantastic Four never caught fire with fans or critics. The 2005 and 2007 Fox films were financially adequate but critically derided, and the 2015 reboot was widely panned,

Even with Marvel's First Family putting up a fight this weekend, Superman has still passed the global total of another MCU hit.

Superman and The Fantastic Four’s nine-figure box-office hauls signal a healthy prognosis for the genre — and for theatrical moviegoing in general.

Both Marvel Studios and DC Studios released major films in their respective franchises this month, and now that both opening weekends have passed, Superman stands as the winner — though not by much. In its first weekend out,

By Danielle Broadway and Rollo Ross SAN DIEGO (Reuters) -Comic fans are embracing the latest showdown between Marvel and DC as their superhero films "Fantastic Four" and "Superman" compete for box office dominance,

Maybe “superhero fatigue” is a thing of the past – with DC’s “Superman” still soaring in theaters, Marvel’s “Fantastic Four” reboot is set to join the fun this weekend, with positive momentum.