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Fantastic Four: First Steps Posts Strong Box Office Opening Despite Piracy Leak

Despite reports of unauthorized leaks, The Fantastic Four: First Steps sold $57 million in opening-day tickets; scored an A- CinemaScore; gears up for an October Disney+ release.

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Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: First Steps
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Overview

  • The film grossed $57 million on July 25, including $24 million from Thursday previews, and is on track for a $125 million domestic opening weekend.
  • Opening audiences awarded the movie an A- CinemaScore, marking the highest rating in the franchise’s history.
  • Pirated copies circulating on Movierulz and Filmyzilla have prompted concerns over the impact on theatrical revenue.
  • Viewers have spotted subtle 1960s–style Easter eggs paying tribute to the original comics and a mid-credits tease of Doctor Doom.
  • Marvel Studios plans to debut the film on Disney+ in October–November 2025, setting the stage for Phase Six’s next chapter.