The very American comic book hero has always faced challenges abroad. But Trump's controversial global policies and a China market that's (largely) moved on from Hollywood tentpoles haven't helped.

During its second week in theaters, the new 2025 Superman soared passed $400 million at the global box office. However, when you break down the numbers, more than 50 percent of that is coming from the U.

DC's "Superman" previously held the record for highest box office sales in Thursday night previews for 2025, with $22.5 million. Now, Marvel is reporting "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" sped past that figure,