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The core of the controversy lies in Marvel’s decision to potentially shift the "Fantastic Four" movie, initially scheduled for July 2025, to avoid competing directly with Warner Bros.’ "Superman Legacy," which is set to premiere just two weeks later. The reasoning is to prevent the two superhero blockbusters from clashing, but critics argue this approach might be shortsighted.
Many believe that allowing Marvel and DC films to compete head-to-head could spark a “superhero face-off” that would reignite public interest. The idea is to emulate past success stories, such as Marvel’s strategic move in 2016 when they released "Captain America: Civil War" on the same day as DC’s "Batman v Superman," prompting Warner Bros. to shift its release date out of fear of direct competition.