The Town with Matthew Belloni 'Superman,' Marvel vs. DC, and the Studio Head Hot Seat
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Jul 14, 2025 
Lucas Shaw, a Bloomberg reporter specializing in the entertainment industry, joins to discuss the impressive opening weekend of the new Superman film and its implications for a DC reboot. They analyze Marvel's recent struggles, particularly the future of the 'Fantastic Four,' as a benchmark for its cinematic universe revival. Shaw also dives into the shifting dynamics between Marvel and DC, studio leadership transitions, and how box office trends could shape the industry. Expect insights on the evolving landscape of superhero films and the fate of AMC Theatres!
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'Superman' Signals Warner Perception Win
- 'Superman' had a strong opening weekend but fell short of early projections at $125 million domestically.
- It signals a perception win for Warner Brothers and DC, crucial for their 10-year reboot plan's momentum.
Marvel's Shifting Box Office Norms
- Marvel movies' box office expectations have lowered; $400 million gross is now often seen as a disappointment.
- Success now depends on big properties like Spider-Man and Deadpool, while launching new franchises struggles.
Marvel's Success Threshold and Feige's Standing
- Marvel needs Fantastic Four to gross above $6-7 billion to avoid embarrassment; under $6 billion would be underwhelming.
- Kevin Feige is not currently on the hot seat despite Marvel's recent struggles to launch new successful franchises.