The Superhero Franchise Game
edit- Superman
- Batman
- Wonderwoman
- Green Lantern
- Flash
- Robin / Nightwing
- The Watchmen
- Aquaman
- Catwoman
- Captain America
- Spider-Man / Venom
- Hulk
- Iron Man
- Thor
- Fantastic Four
- X-Men / Wolverine
- Antman
- Ghost Rider
- Blade
- S.H.I.E.L.D
Starting Game
edit| Company | Money | Rights |
|---|---|---|
| Universal | Watchmen (DC) Ghost Rider (Marvel) Antman (Marvel) S.H.I.E.L.D (Marvel) |
$500,000,000 |
| Fox | Wonderwoman (DC) Green Lantern (DC) Aquaman (DC) Hulk (DC) |
$500,000,000 |
| Disney | Superman (DC) Flash (DC) Thor (Marvel) Catwoman (DC) |
$500,000,000 |
| Sony | Batman (DC) Iron Man (Marvel) Fantastic Four (Marvel) X-Men (Marvel) |
$500,000,000 |
| Warner Bros. | Robin (DC) Captain America (Marvel) Spider-Man (Marvel) Blade (Marvel) |
$500,000,000 |
Year 1
edit| Film | Type | Distributor | Cost | Grossing | Revenue | Rating / Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watchmen | Original | Universal | $130,000,000 | $642,000,000 | +$512,000,000 | 6 |
| Wonderwoman | Original | Fox | $111,000,000 | $242,000,000 | +$131,000,000 | 3 |
| Superman | Original | Disney | $334,000,000 | $938,000,000 | +$604,000,000 | 6 |
| Batman | Original | Sony | $297,000,000 | $404,000,000 | +$107,000,000 | 7 |
| Captain America | Original | Warner Bros. | $264,000,000 | $191,000,000 | -$73,000,000 | 2 |
Year 2
editProfits
- Universal - $1,112,000,000
- Fox - $731,000,000
- Disney - $1,204,000,000
- Sony - $707,000,000
- Warner Bros. - $527,000,000
| Film | Type | Distributor | Cost | Grossing | Revenue | Rating / Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost Rider | Original | Universal | $447,000,000 | $498,000,000 | +$51,000,000 | 8 |
| The Hulk | Original | Fox | $51,000,000 | $653,000,000 | +$602,000,000 | 1 |
| Thor | Original | Disney | $95,000,000 | $742,000,000 | +$647,000,000 | 8 |
| X-Men | Original | Sony | £240,000,000 | $776,000,000 | +$536,000,000 | 2 |
| Blade | Original | Warner Bros. | $432,000,000 | $361,000,000 | -$71,000,000 | 5 |
Year 3
editProfits
- Universal - $1,263,000,000
- Fox - $1,433,000,000
- Disney - $1,951,000,000
- Sony - $1,343,000,000
- Warner Bros. - $556,000,000
| Film | Type | Distributor | Cost | Grossing | Revenue | Rating / Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antman | Original | Universal | $182,000,000 | $637,000,000 | +$455,000,000 | 8 |
| Green Lantern | Original | Fox | $324,000,000 | $858,000,000 | +$534,000,000 | 7 |
| Flash | Original | Disney | $50,000,000 | $454,000,000 | +$404,000,000 | 3 |
| Batman 2 | Sequel | Sony | $606,000,000 | $993,000,000 | +$387,000,000 | 7 |
| Spider-Man | Original | Warner Bros. | $210,000,000 | $901,000,000 | +$691,000,000 | 8 |
Year 4
editProfits
- Universal - $1,818,000,000
- Fox - $1,967,000,000
- Disney - $2,455,000,000
- Sony - $1,830,000,000
- Warner Bros. - $1,347,000,000
| Film | Type | Distributor | Cost | Grossing | Revenue | Rating / Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance | Sequel | Universal | $671,000,000 | $450,000,000 | -$221,000,000 | 2 |
| Aquaman | Original | Fox | $85,000,000 | $978,000,000 | +$893,000,000 | 7 |
| Thor: The Azguard Warrior | Sequel | Disney | $119,000,000 | $521,000,000 | +$402,000,000 | 9 |
| The Fantastic Four | Original | Sony | $190,000,000 | $975,000,000 | +$785,000,000 | 2 |
| Robin | Original | Warner Bros. | $203,000,000 | $458,000,000 | +$255,000,000 | 7 |
Year 5
editProfits
- Universal - $1,697,000,000
- Fox - $2,960,000,000
- Disney - $2,957,000,000
- Sony - $2,715,000,000
- Warner Bros. - $1,702,000,000
| Film | Type | Distributor | Cost | Grossing | Revenue | Rating / Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antman 2 | Sequel | Universal | $228,000,000 | $794,000,000 | +$566,000,000 | 8 |
| Green Lantern 2 | Sequel | Fox | $405,000,000 | $628,000,000 | +$223,000,000 | 3 |
| Catwoman | Original | Disney | $442,000,000 | $349,000,000 | -$93,000,000 | 8 |
| Batman 3 | Sequel | Sony | $230,000,000 | $346,000,000 | +$116,000,000 | 2 |
| Spider-Man 2 | Sequel | Warner Bros. | £263,000,000 | $818,000,000 | +$555,000,000 | 8 |
Top Movies
edit| # | Movie | Year | Company | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thor: The Azguard Warrior | Year 4 | Disney | 9/10 |
| 2 | Antman | Year 3 | Universal | 8/10 |
| 3 | Antman 2 | Year 5 | Universal | 8/10 |
| 4 | Catwoman | Year 5 | Disney | 8/10 |
| 5 | Ghost Rider | Year 2 | Universal | 8/10 |
Top Grossing
edit| # | Movie | Year | Company | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batman 2 | Year 3 | Sony | $992,000,0000 |
| 2 | Aquaman | Year 4 | Fox | $978,000,000 |
| 3 | The Fantastic Four | Year 4 | Sony | $975,000,000 |
| 4 | Superman | Year 1 | Disney | $938,000,000 |
| 5 | Spider-Man | Year 3 | Warner Bros. | $901,000,000 |
Year 6
editProfits
- Universal - $2,363,000,000
- Fox - $3,283,000,000
- Disney - $2,967,000,000
- Sony - $2,931,000,000
- Warner Bros. - $2,357,000,000
| Film | Type | Distributor | Cost | Grossing | Revenue | Rating / Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquaman 2: The Sinister Sea | Sequel | Fox | $492,000,000 | $619,000,000 | +$127,000,000 | 9 |
| Thor 3 | Sequel | Disney | $354,000,000 | $929,000,000 | +$575,000,000 | 5 |
| Iron Man | Original | Sony | £415,000,000 | $807,000,000 | +$392,000,000 | 2 |
| Robin 2 | Sequel | Warner Bros. | $477,000,000 | $229,000,000 | -$248,000,000 | 5 |
Rights Trade
editUniversal buys "Captain America" off Warner Bros. for $1,000,000,000.
| Company | Rights |
|---|---|
| Universal | Watchmen (DC) Ghost Rider (Marvel) Antman (Marvel) S.H.I.E.L.D (Marvel) Captain America (Marvel) |
| Warner Bros. | Robin (DC) Spider-Man (Marvel) Blade (Marvel) |
Year 7
editProfits
- Universal - $1,363,000,000
- Fox - $3,410,000,000
- Disney - $3,542,000,000
- Sony - $3,323,000,000
- Warner Bros. - $3,109,000,000
| Film | Type | Distributor | Cost | Grossing | Revenue | Rating / Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antman 3 | Sequel | Universal | £485,000,000 | $928,000,000 | +$443,000,000 | 8 |
| Wonderwoman: Destiny's Angel | Reboot | Fox | $431,000,000 | $931,000,000 | +$500,000,000} | 10 |
| Catwoman 2 | Sequel | Disney | $437,000,000 | $1,195,000,000 | +$758,000,000 | 10 |
| Spider-Man 3 | Sequel | Warner Bros. | £420,000,000 | $605,000,000 | +$185,000,000 | 1 |
Rights Trade
edit- Sony wants to buy Catwoman off Disney for $1,000,000,000 - Disney decline.
- Sony offers Disney $2,000,000,000, Disney accepts.
Year 8
editProfits
- Universal - $1,806,000,000
- Fox - $3,910,000,000
- Disney - $6,300,000,000
- Sony - $1,323,000,000
- Warner Bros. - $3,294,000,000
| Film | Type | Distributor | Cost | Grossing | Revenue | Rating / Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain America: The First Avenger | Reboot | Universal | $231,000,000 | £335,000,000 | +$104,000,000 | 10 |
| Aquaman 3 | Sequel | Fox | $319,000,000 | £475,000,000 | +$156,000,000 | 9 |
| The Man of Steel | Reboot | Disney | $207,000,000 | $987,000,000 | +$780,000,000 | 5 |
| Iron Man 2 | Sequel | Sony | $108,000,000 | $433,000,000 | +$325,000,000 | 4 |
| Blade | Reboot | Warner Bros. | $128,000,000 | $294,000,000 | +$166,000,000 | 4 |
Year 9
editProfits
- Universal - $1,910,000,000
- Fox - $4,066,000,000
- Disney - $7,080,000,000
- Sony - $1,648,000,000
- Warner Bros. - $3,460,000,000
| Film | Type | Distributor | Cost | Grossing | Revenue | Rating / Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost Rider: The Second Avenger | Sequel | Universal | $318,000,000 | $556,000,000 | +$238,000,000 | 4 |
| Wonderwoman 2 | Sequel | Fox | $479,000,000 | $993,000,000 | +$514,000,000 | 9 |
| The Flash | Reboot | Disney | $480,000,000 | $382,000,000 | -$98,000,000 | 3 |
| Catwoman 3 | Sequel | Sony | $460,000,000 | $1,461,000,000 | +$1,001,000,000 | 5 |
Rights Trade
editWarner Bros. buys The Hulk from Fox for a minimum fee of $100,000,000.
Year 10
editProfits
- Universal - $2,148,000,000
- Fox - $4,680,000,000
- Disney - $6,982,000,000
- Sony - $2,649,000,000
- Warner Bros. - $3,360,000,000
| Film | Type | Distributor | Cost | Grossing | Revenue | Rating / Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.H.I.E.L.D | Original | Universal | $480,000,000 | $516,000,000 | +$36,000,000 | 10 |
| Aquaman 4: Return of Marineman | Sequel | Fox | $246,000,000 | $139,000,000 | -$107,000,000 | 10 |
| The Man of Steel 2 | Sequel | Disney | $384,000,000 | $122,000,000 | -$262,000,000 | 7 |
| Iron Man 3 | Sequel | Sony | $106,000,000 | $646,000,000 | +$540,000,000 | 3 |
| The Incredible Hulk | Reboot | Warner Bros. | $409,000,000 | $547,000,000 | +$138,000,000 | 7 |
Year 11
editProfits
- Universal - $2,148,000,000
- Fox - $4,573,000,000
- Disney - $6,720,000,000
- Sony - $3,189,000,000
- Warner Bros. - $3,498,000,000
| Film | Type | Distributor | Cost | Grossing | Revenue | Rating / Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watchmen | Reboot | Universal | $449,000,000 | $892,000,000 | +$443,000,000 | 3 |
| Wonderwoman 3: The Stolen Sword | Sequel | Fox | $478,000,000 | $574,000,000 | +$96,000,000 | 3 |
| Fantastic Four | Reboot | Sony | $209,000,000 | $421,000,000 | +$212,000,000 | 3 |
| Blade: Sworn Enemy | Sequel | Warner Bros. | $107,000,000 | $675,000,000 | +$568,000,000 | 7 |
Rights Trade
edit- Disney buys the rights to Batman from Sony for a minimal of $100,000,000.
Year 12
editProfits
- Universal - $2,591,000,000
- Fox - $4,669,000,000
- Disney - $6,620,000,000
- Sony - $3,501,000,000
- Warner Bros. - $4,066,000,000
| Film | Type | Distributor | Cost | Grossing | Revenue | Rating / Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Avengers *Captain America *S.H.I.E.L.D *Antman *Ghost Rider |
Original Crossover | Universal | $73,000,000 | $1,274,000,000 | +$1,201,000,000 | 3 |
| Aquaman: Quake of Destruction | Sequel | Fox | £209,000,000 | $614,000,000 | +$405,000,000 | 3 |
| The Man of Steel 3 | Sequel | Disney | $99,000,000 | $583,000,000 | +$484,000,000 | 5 |
| X-Men Origins: Professor X | Reboot | Sony | $138,000,000 | $446,000,000 | +$308,000,000 | 2 |
| The Incredible Hulk 2 | Sequel | Warner Bros. | $187,000,000 | $1,030,000,000 | +$843,000,000 | 5 |
Rights Recount
edit| Company | Rights |
|---|---|
| Universal | Watchmen (DC) S.H.I.E.L.D (Marvel) Captain America (Marvel) Ghost Rider (Marvel) Antman (Marvel) |
| Fox | Wonderwoman (DC) Aquaman (DC) Green Lantern (DC) |
| Disney | Superman (DC) Flash (DC) Thor (Marvel) Batman (DC) |
| Sony | Catwoman (DC) Fantastic Four (Marvel) Iron Man (Marvel) X-Men (Marvel) |
| Warner Bros. | Blade (Marvel) Hulk (Marvel) Spider-Man (Marvel) Robin (DC) |
Year 13
editProfits
- Universal - $3,792,000,000
- Fox - $5,074,000,000
- Disney - $7,104,000,000
- Sony - $3,809,000,000
- Warner Bros. - $4,914,000,000
| Film | Type | Distributor | Cost | Grossing | Revenue | Rating / Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antman Continues | Sequel | Universal | $402,000,000 | $616,000,000 | +$214,000,000 | 8 |
| Green Lantern: First Flight | Reboot | Fox | $212,000,000 | $549,000,000 | +$337,000,000 | 3 |
| Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer | Reboot | Sony | $357,000,000 | $372,000,000 | +$15,000,000 | 5 |
| Blade 3 | Sequel | Warner Bros. | $281,000,000 | $1,069,000,000 | +$788,000,000 | 8 |
Rights Trade
edit- Disney claims the rights to Robin from Warner Bros. for a minimal fee of $100,000,000.
Year 14
editProfits
- Universal - $4,006,000,000
- Fox - $5,411,000,000
- Disney - $7,004,000,000
- Sony - $3,824,000,000
- Warner Bros. $5,702,000,000
| Film | Type | Distributor | Cost | Grossing | Revenue | Rating / Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain America: The Winter Solider | Sequel | Universal | $360,000,000 | $885,000,000 | +$525,000,000 | 5 |
| Aquaman: Tsunami of Sins | Sequel | Fox | $280,000,000 | $641,000,000 | +$361,000,000 | 4 |
| Flash | Reboot | Disney | $409,000,000 | $176,000,000 | -$233,000,000 | 3 |
| X-Men Origins: Magneto | Parallel Sequel | Sony | $352,000,000 | $228,000,000 | -$124,000,000 | 7 |
| The Amazing Spider-Man | Reboot | Warner Bros. | $392,000,000 | $922,000,000 | $530,000,000 | 6 |
Year 15
editProfits
- Universal - $4,531,000,000
- Fox - $5,772,000,000
- Disney - $6,771,000,000
- Sony - $3,700,000,000
- Warner Bros. $6,232,000,000
| Film | Type | Distributor | Cost | Grossing | Revenue | Rating / Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost Rider Fortune | Sequel | Universal | $61,000,000 | $167,000,000 | +$106,000,000 | 7 |
| Green Lantern: Light's Ward | Sequel | Fox | $472,000,000 | $259,000,000 | -$213,000,000 | 1 |
| Batman Begins | Reboot | Disney | $190,000,000 | $252,000,000 | +$62,000,000 | 8 |
| Iron Man Returns | Sequel | Sony | $308,000,000 | $890,000,000 | +$582,000,000 | 2 |
| Blade's Edge | Sequel | Warner Bros. | £280,000,000 | $771,000,000 | +$491,000,000 | 8 |
Year 16
editProfits
- Universal - $4,627,000,000
- Fox - $5,559,000,000
- Disney - $6,833,000,000
- Sony - $4,283,000,000
- Warner Bros. - $6,723,000,000
| Film | Type | Distributor | Cost | Grossing | Revenue | Rating / Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.H.I.E.L.D 2 | Sequel | Universal | $182,000,000 | $459,000,000 | +$277,000,000 | 10 |
| Aquaman: Century Forgotten | Sequel | Fox | $492,000,000 | $600,000,000 | +$108,000,000 | 8 |
| The Man of Steel: Call to Arms | Sequel | Disney | $64,000,000 | $750,000,000 | +$686,000,000 | 5 |
| X-Men Origins: Wolverine | Parallel Sequel | Sony | $410,000,000 | $991,000,000 | +$581,000,000 | 2 |
| The Amazing Spider-Man 2 | Sequel | Warner Bros. | $439,000,000 | $539,000,000 | +$100,000,000 | 7 |
Year 17
editProfits
- Universal - $4,904,000,000
- Fox - $5,667,000,000
- Disney - $7,519,000,000
- Sony - $4,864,000,000
- Warner Bros. - $6,823,000,000
| Film | Type | Distributor | Cost | Grossing | Revenue | Rating / Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watchmen: Dawnbreaker | Sequel | Universal | $463,000,000 | $455,000,000 | -$8,000,000 | 2 |
| Wonder Woman | Reboot | Fox | $51,000,000 | $344,000,000 | +$293,000,000 | 4 |
| Flash 2 | Sequel | Disney | $134,000,000 | $852,000,000 | +$718,000,000 | 7 |
| Iron Man: Armor Wars | Sequel | Sony | $282,000,000 | $767,000,000 | +$485,000,000 | 7 |
| Blade's Mountain | Sequel | Warner Bros. | $67,000,000 | $937,000,000 | +$870,000,000 | 2 |
Year 18
editProfits
- Universal - $4,896,000,000
- Fox - $5,960,000,000
- Disney - $8,237,000,000
- Sony - $5,349,000,000
- Warner Bros. - $7,693,000,000
| Film | Type | Distributor | Cost | Grossing | Revenue | Rating / Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Avengers 2 | Crossover Sequel | Universal | £207,000,000 | $1,912,000,000 | +$1,705,000,000 | 6 |
| Aquaman: Twisted Nether | Sequel | Fox | $372,000,000 | $769,000,000 | +$397,000,000 | 6 |
| The Dark Knight | Sequel | Disney | $247,000,000 | £378,000,000 | +$131,000,000 | 8 |
| X-Men | Reboot/Sequel | Sony | $440,000,000 | $358,000,000 | -$82,000,000 | 6 |
| The Amazing Spider-Man 3 | Sequel | Warner Bros. | $184,000,000 | $495,000,000 | +$311,000,000 | 10 |
Year 19
editProfits
- Universal - $6,601,000,000
- Fox - $6,357,000,000
- Disney - $8,368,000,000
- Sony - $5,267,000,000
- Warner Bros. - $8,004,000,000
| Film | Type | Distributor | Cost | Grossing | Revenue | Rating / Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antman Avenger | Sequel | Universal | £302,000,000 | £389,000,000 | +$87,000,000 | 5 |
| Robin | Reboot | Disney | £364,000,000 | £372,000,000 | +$18,000,000 | 1 |
| Iron Man: Revenge of the Broken | Sequel | Sony | $316,000,000 | $957,000,000 | +$641,000,000 | 8 |
| Hulk Smash | Reboot | Warner Bros. | $234,000,000 | $294,000,00 | +$7,000,000 | 9 |
Year 20
editProfits
- Universal - $6,688,000,000
- Fox - $6,357,000,000
- Disney - $8,386,000,000
- Sony - $5,908,000,000
- Warner Bros. - $8,009,000,000
| Film | Type | Distributor | Cost | Grossing | Revenue | Rating / Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain America 3 | Sequel | Universal | £309,000,000 | £728,000,000 | +$419,000,000 | 1 |
| Aquaman: Depths of Destiny | Sequel | Fox | $92,000,000 | $336,000,000 | +$244,000,000 | 3 |
| The Man of Steel 5 | Sequel | Disney | $225,000,000 | $907,000,000 | +$682,000,000 | 6 |
| X-Men 2 | Sequel | Sony | $388,000,000 | $343,000,000 | -$45,000,000 | 8 |
| The Amazing Spider-Man 4 | Sequel | Warner Bros. | $77,000,000 | $1,382,000,000 | +$1,305,000,000 | 8 |
20 Years of Heroes
edit=Top Grossing Movies
edit| # | Film | Company | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Avengers 2 (0018) | Universal | $1,912,000,000 |
| 2 | Catwoman 3 (0009) | Sony | $1,461,000,000 |
| 3 | The Avengers (0012) | Universal | $1,274,000,000 |
| 4 | Catwoman 2 (0007) | Sony | $1,195,000,000 |
| 5 | Blade 3 (0013) | Warner Bros. | $1,069,000,000 |
| 6 | Batman 2 (0003) | Sony | $993,000,000 |
| 7 | X-Men Origins: Wolverine (0016) | Sony | $991,000,000 |
| 8 | The Man of Steel (0008) | Disney | $987,000,000 |
| 9 | Aquaman (0004) | Fox | $978,000,000 |
| 10 | Iron Man: Revenge of the Broken (0020) | Sony | $957,000,000 |
Top Movies by Year
edit| Year | Film | Company |
|---|---|---|
| 0001 | Batman | Sony |
| 0002 | Thor | Disney |
| 0003 | Spider-Man | Warner Bros. |
| 0004 | Thor: The Azguard Warrior | Disney |
| 0005 | Spider-Man 2 | Warner Bros. |
| 0006 | Aquaman 2: The Sinister Sea | Fox |
| 0007 | Catwoman 2 | Disney |
| 0008 | Captain America: The First Avenger | Universal |
| 0009 | Wonderwoman 2 | Fox |
| 0010 | S.H.I.E.L.D | Universal |
| 0011 | Blade: Sworn Enemy | Warner Bros. |
| 0012 | The Incredible Hulk 2 | Warner Bros. |
| 0013 | Blade 3 | Warner Bros. |
| 0014 | X-Men Origins: Magneto | Sony |
| 0015 | Blade's Edge | Warner Bros. |
| 0016 | S.H.I.E.L.D 2 | Universal |
| 0017 | Flash 2 | Disney |
| 0018 | The Amazing Spider-Man 3 | Warner Bros. |
| 0019 | Hulk Smash | Warner Bros. |
| 0020 | The Amazing Spider-Man 4 | Warner Bros. |