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Fantastic Four Debuts With $218M Global Opening, Overtakes Superman

Analysts forecast a $550M–$650M global run propelled by high critic ratings matched by audience approval.

Overview

  • The film opened July 25 with $118 million in U.S. receipts and $218 million worldwide, exceeding pre-release estimates of $100–$110 million domestically.
  • Thursday previews tallied $24.4 million and opening day reached $57 million, pushing Superman into second place.
  • It holds an 88 percent Rotten Tomatoes score, an A– CinemaScore grade and a 93 percent audience approval rating.
  • Kevin Feige announced the movie inaugurates MCU Phase 6 under Matt Shakman’s direction with a 1960s aesthetic homage to Jack Kirby.
  • Analysts estimate the $200 million production could gross between $550 million and $650 million worldwide by the end of its theatrical run.