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.

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Everett Collection SATURDAY AM: The Fantastic Four: First Steps at $120M-$125M is one of the sixth best openings for a Marvel Cinematic Universe title post Covid and that’s a great thing.

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.