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Fantastic Four: First Steps Climbs to $208M in North America, Eyes $400M Global Mark

Steep sophomore-weekend drop intensifies pressure on the film to secure global momentum in pursuit of its $500 million break-even point.

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Overview

  • The film recorded a 57% decline in its second weekend, marking one of the sharpest drops for a recent MCU release.
  • It has overtaken Captain America: Brave New World to secure its spot as 2025’s top-grossing MCU film in North America.
  • Global receipts have reached approximately $378 million, and analysts expect the film to exceed $400 million worldwide in its forthcoming third weekend.
  • With an estimated $200 million production budget, the movie still needs to hit about $500 million worldwide to reach break-even.
  • Disney CEO Bob Iger has affirmed that the film’s launch paves the way for planned sequels, even as competition from titles like Superman puts its legs under scrutiny.