New Debate Takes The Internet By Storm: Who Would Win In A Fight - The MCU's Sentry Or The DCU's Superman?

New Debate Takes The Internet By Storm: Who Would Win In A Fight - The MCU's Sentry Or The DCU's Superman?

Marvel now has its own Superman in the form of The Sentry, but who would win if the MCU's Golden Guardian battle the DCU's Man of Tomorrow? Everyone is talking about it, but we want to hear your thoughts.

By JoshWilding - May 11, 2025 10:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Thunderbolts

If there's one thing the majority of comic book fans seem to enjoy, it's pitting Marvel against DC. However, it's far more fun to imagine what might happen if certain characters were to go head-to-head (which, unfortunately, is something we may never see on screen).

Thunderbolts*/*The New Avengers recently introduced The Sentry, a seemingly invincible superhero with the power of a thousand exploding suns. This summer, James Gunn's Superman reboot will bring the Man of Steel back to theaters. 

In recent days, social media has blown up with one very specific debate: who would win if the MCU's Sentry were to fight the DCU's Superman? 

Bob made short work of the Thunderbolts, shrugging off every blow and revealing an ability to create a seemingly impervious forcefield around himself (all while manipulating the matter around him). As for Superman, well, he's Superman and one of the Multiverse's most formidable warriors.

Seeing these two go to war would be pretty extraordinary, and while The Sentry's mental issues put him at a slight disadvantage, what could Supes do if The Void were to be released? At the same time, Bob has yet to clash with anyone remotely as mighty as Kal-El. 

For what it's worth, Lewis Pullman has said, "Against Superman, Homelander, and Omni-Man? Jeez, you know, I think he would have to tap out for some therapy. I think he feels like he has some impostors that to be like, sorry, can we pause this for one second? I’m just gonna call my guy. But give him a couple of years..."

That points to The Sentry finding his footing in Avengers: Doomsday, and we're hoping David Corenswet will be asked to respond when press for Superman begins later this summer.

For now, we'd like you to weigh in and decide: who would win if Superman and The Sentry were to face off? You can let us know in the comments section.

In Thunderbolts*, Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes - Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.

Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it’s too late?

Superman, DC Studios' first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures.

In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.  

Superman arrives in theaters on July 11, 2025. Thunderbolts* *The New Avengers, meanwhile, is now playing in theaters.

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Wahhvacado
Wahhvacado - 5/11/2025, 10:23 AM
Superman is notoriously OP
AllsGood
AllsGood - 5/11/2025, 11:27 AM
@Wahhvacado -
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jackbauer884
jackbauer884 - 5/11/2025, 11:46 AM
@AllsGood - Work only against weak Humans. Not against godly beings. Even Thor, Adam Warlock and Cpt. Marvel wouldn't be affected.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 5/11/2025, 11:49 AM
@AllsGood - I genuinely thought these guys were dead when he nuke smoked 'em. Turns out they're just sad.

Sad. Not dead.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 5/11/2025, 12:16 PM
@ObserverIO - why the [frick] would they make him a bad guy? Did you even see the movie? Talking out your ass like always
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 5/11/2025, 12:35 PM
@bobevanz - Why would they make The Void a bad guy? Because... he is a bad guy?
Wahhvacado
Wahhvacado - 5/11/2025, 3:27 PM
@ObserverIO - I just got out of it and really like how they portrayed both Sentry and The Void.

Big sad can be a major obstacle and villain for many including myself and thought they handled it better than depressed Thor
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 5/11/2025, 3:34 PM
@Wahhvacado - Yeah it was a sweet message. But the ability to make someone sad still ain't exactly a big enough power to take on Superman.

If we were talking comics Sentry, that might be a real fight, but so far MCU Sentry just makes people sad until he gets a hug.
Wahhvacado
Wahhvacado - 5/11/2025, 3:39 PM
@ObserverIO - I agree, even with comics I feel like Superman would still edge out somehow. Dudes feats are just insane
McMurdo
McMurdo - 5/11/2025, 5:58 PM
@ObserverIO - yeah "the power of a thousand exploding suns" isn't an MCU Sentry characteristic
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 5/11/2025, 6:04 PM
@McMurdo - I mean they say it, but they don't display it.
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 5/11/2025, 7:57 PM
@ObserverIO - lmao is that on his Marvel DB, the power to make people sad?
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 5/11/2025, 7:59 PM
@Ryguy88 - Superman has heat-vision, Sentry has emo-vision.
captainwalker
captainwalker - 5/11/2025, 9:14 PM
@Ryguy88 - LOL, woke marvel and the power of pronouns....
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 5/11/2025, 10:26 AM
I like how Homelanders is brought up in these debates now as well. The guy doesn't stand a chance against Sentry, Superman or Omni-Man. Void'd just shadowify them all
Latverian
Latverian - 5/11/2025, 10:29 AM
@bkmeijer1 -

I remember seeing someone online phrasing it very accurately, by saying that Homelander is the definition of the biggest fish in the smallest pond.
Wahhvacado
Wahhvacado - 5/11/2025, 10:32 AM
@bkmeijer1 - I love the Death Battle with Omniman and Homelander. He gets walked on
jackbauer884
jackbauer884 - 5/11/2025, 12:23 PM
@bkmeijer1 - Homelander won't be shadowfy. Because he isn't a weak human.
CaptainAwkward
CaptainAwkward - 5/11/2025, 12:33 PM
@bkmeijer1 - I like how you mentioned Homelander actually. Against those three he’s inferior, bottom of the list however the vast majority of fanboys are deluded into thinking that homelander would lose to Spiderman & Ironman. The debate exists and the majority vote in favour of Spiderman beating homelander in a one on one fight. Same with Stark.

This is absolutely ridiculous. I get that everyone perceives homelander to be nothing but a man-child who’s narcissistic and psychotic. Starr’s performance and lack of Superman style feats convinces everyone that he’s not that powerful.
He flipping is. The most powerful on the show that’s already obvious and when it comes to Spiderman he’d wipe the floor with him. People forget that Homelander was in incinerated on a daily basis in that lab and he recovered just fine. What the hell is Spider-Man gonna do to a guy that can generate heat from his eyes, can fly and is nigh-invulnerable. Webb him up??
Ok rant over lol.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 5/11/2025, 2:26 PM
@CaptainAwkward - oh yeah, he's winning against Spider-Man. Against other supermanesque characters though?! Especially those that don't hold back, he's not winning I think.
SummersClan
SummersClan - 5/11/2025, 3:52 PM
@CaptainAwkward - Depends on the Ironman. MCU Stark probably loses, but 616 Stark has armors that go toe to toe with 616 Thor.
Latverian
Latverian - 5/11/2025, 10:28 AM
Unless it's some depowered version like Flashpoint or a guilt-driven one like Red Son for the Void to take advantage of, the OG Big Blue takes the win, easiy.

Superman is always the answer in those match-ups.

Especially against Goku.

F#ck Goku.
PatientXero
PatientXero - 5/11/2025, 11:02 AM
@Latverian - agreed and agreed
Shivermetimbers
Shivermetimbers - 5/11/2025, 4:59 PM
@Latverian - I hate when nerds bring up Goku so couldn’t agree more. Side note: I love that Pullman referenced Omniman. He’s actually a comic fan if he knows Omni.
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 5/11/2025, 7:37 PM
@Latverian - F#ck Goku

The best way to shut up those people (Or, really rile them up) is to remind them that Goku has never really beaten Vegeta in a fight.
Latverian
Latverian - 5/11/2025, 8:02 PM
@Reeds2Much -

If you're looking for hot but true takes, I've got a much more incendiary one for you, sizzling fresh out of the grill:

Eustass > Trafalgar
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 5/12/2025, 1:19 AM
@Latverian - As far as Worst Generation I'm currently leaning Team Bonnie, and waiting patiently to die of dehydration from crying over the next flashback arc being animated.
Latverian
Latverian - 5/12/2025, 1:35 AM
@Reeds2Much -

I'm all for a good bawl over best bear papa, but her fruit is too vague for me to like, especiay with how OP it turned out to be.

All I'm hoping for is for an instrumental version of Tot Musica to play when the other 4 geezers appear on the island as well.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 5/11/2025, 10:37 AM
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WruceBayne
WruceBayne - 5/11/2025, 1:31 PM
@SuperCat - you don’t say much nowadays but it’s the small subtle touches that are the chefs kiss.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 5/11/2025, 1:32 PM
@WruceBayne - Thanks :D
GodHercules20
GodHercules20 - 5/11/2025, 10:44 AM
Need more feats on MCU Sentry and DCU Superman

For now, Sentry
BigPhilbowski
BigPhilbowski - 5/11/2025, 10:45 AM
I mean if we're going strictly off of power levels from the comics, Sentry wipes the floor with Superman. Even a fully powered Kara is stronger than Superman
PatientXero
PatientXero - 5/11/2025, 11:05 AM
@BigPhilbowski - Wrong. Superman one sneezed and destroyed a solar system…..
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 5/11/2025, 11:52 AM
@PatientXero - Kara farted and destroyed two.
PatientXero
PatientXero - 5/11/2025, 12:36 PM
@ObserverIO - You sure it was a fart? 😶‍🌫️
AnungUnRama
AnungUnRama - 5/11/2025, 2:30 PM
@PatientXero - Wasn't that Chuck Norris?
billnye69
billnye69 - 5/11/2025, 10:46 AM
Superman is as strong as the pilot needs him to be.
J0RELLC00LJ
J0RELLC00LJ - 5/11/2025, 10:50 AM
I'm just waiting to see if they fit in any version of the "rip someone in two" beat in Secret Wars or Doomsday...or both. One so he (the Sentry) can, then in the sequel, someone (who needs to be shown just how "tough" they are) does it back to him. Maybe not, but we'll see.
Just feels like two WTF moments they wouldn't be able to help themselves squeezing in there some where.
RegularPoochie
RegularPoochie - 5/11/2025, 11:37 AM
@J0RELLC00LJ - If someone is getting ripped in half, it's Sentry in Doomsfay or secret wars
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