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‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Nears $490 Million Globally as Late-Run Momentum Points Past $500 Million

Renewed audience interest reflected in stronger fifth‑weekend holds is lifting projections after deleted material surfaced.

Overview

  • The worldwide total is tracking around $490 million following a sturdier fifth weekend, with the domestic cume near $257 million.
  • Box-office analysts now forecast a finish above $500 million globally, with recent estimates placing the range at roughly $515–$520 million.
  • North America’s fifth three-day frame hit about $5.9 million after a roughly 36% Friday-to-Friday dip, signaling improved week-to-week retention.
  • The film has surpassed Venom: The Last Dance and has edged past Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in lifetime global grosses.
  • Newly shared storyboards show a deleted Sue StormMole Man sequence, while leaker accounts outline additional cuts including a filmed Red Ghost role for John Malkovich.