While many may pick sides in the inconsequential flame war between some Marvel and DC fans comparing the individual films - Marvel is leading the way in terms of their franchise which is currently set to become the second highest grossing film franchise of all time, taking the position away from James Bond.
So far Phase Two has managed to be very profiteable for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and following hot off the heels of Iron Man 3's 1.2bn box office and the recent release of Thor; The Dark World. Captain America; The Winter Soldier seems set to help the MCU gain the title of Second Highest Grossing Film Franchise Ever.
The follow-up from Marvel's Phase One which earnt 3.8bn, Phase Two has already earnt 2.3bn for the Marvel studios - and seems set to help push Marvel to the top.
As it currently stands the top 5 highest grossing film franchises and film series are;
$7,723,431,572 - Harry Potter
$6,159,601,036 - James Bond
$6,147,943,096 - Marvel Cinematic Universe
$4,915,394,306 - Tolkein's Middle-earth
$4,382,359,868 - Star Wars
Needing only to earn 13m before it takes the spot, their is seemingly nothing that can stop Marvel's juggernaut of a franchise with the only question now being 'when will we see them become the highest grossing film franchise of all time?'
With the MCU currently set to surpass James Bond and take the second highest grossing film franchise spot - one has to start questioning just how long until the MCU becomes the number one highest grossing film franchise with the upcomming Guardians Of The Galaxy film set for release in August and the follow-up to the 2012 film's 1.5bn hit, The Avengers entitled Avengers; Age Of Ultron.