Even before they released, just two weeks apart from one another, we knew that Superman and The Fantastic Four: First Steps would have a lot in common. Both movies feature founding characters from the comics, both embrace the qualities that made their characters uncool in the past, and both have a hopeful, optimistic tone.

First Steps" captured $218 million in its box office debut while "Superman" and "F1" crossed major milestones.

First Steps, and while Marvel's First Family was beaten by Superman in North America, the team reigned supreme overseas. Read on for

Superman and Fantastic Four: First Steps going head-to-head in one of the biggest box office showdowns in recent memory.

First Steps” claimed the top spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office with a strong debut of £8.1 million ($10.8 million), according to Comscore. Holding firm at No. 2, Warner Bros.’ “Superman” added $2.

First Steps had a solid hold on Monday with a fantastic $10.4 million haul, and that bodes well for the coming week. Matt Shakman, meanwhile, has weighed in on Thunderbolts*'s stinger.

Did Marvel Studios finally crack the code to making a good Fantastic Four movie? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Baress review “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” — the latest Marvel Cinematic

First Steps is coming in lighter than projections in its first box office weekend with $117.6 million. Still records were broken.