Who’s winning the summer superhero blockbuster battle? IGN sat down to discuss Superman and Fantastic Four and the state of the union when it comes to all things MCU and DCU at SDCC 2025. Marvel Studios has been in a bit of a slump of late, with hopes that Fantastic Four, the kickoff for Phase 6, will revitalize fans and reinvigorate interest in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Meanwhile the DC Universe has found itself in a reset on the small and big screens as James Gunn takes the helm after a soft reception of the former iteration, the DCEU.

Is superhero fatigue real? Will Superman be the kick in the pants the MCU needs to return to building sturdy foundations and keeping their hero stories fresh? Join our experts as they discuss that and more. And don’t worry — the team keeps everything spoiler-free ahead of Fantastic Four’s release.

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