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Fantastic Four: First Steps Plunges 66% in Second Weekend, Faces Profitability Risk

The film’s 66% sophomore weekend drop has left its $368.7 million global gross short of the roughly $500 million it needs to break even.

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THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Suffers Even Bigger Second Weekend Drop Than Estimated With $38.7 Million
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Overview

  • Fantastic Four: First Steps earned $40 million domestically in its second weekend, a 66% decline from its $117.6 million opening.
  • Its cumulative worldwide gross stands at $368.7 million, including $198.4 million in the United States and $170.3 million internationally.
  • The sophomore-weekend drop exceeded analyst projections of a 55–60% fall and outpaced DC’s Superman, which fell 53%.
  • With a production budget of about $200 million and a break-even threshold near $500 million, the film’s ultimate profitability is uncertain.
  • Despite the steep decline, the movie retained the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office, reflecting ongoing MCU challenges in sustaining audience momentum.