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Fantastic Four: First Steps Sees 66% Plunge as It Targets $400 Million Global Mark

It has suffered an unusual second-weekend slide that raises fresh concerns about evolving audience habits and the Fantastic Four’s brand draw.

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Human Torch in Fantastic Four First Steps
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Overview

  • The film set a 2025 presales record on Fandango and opened July 25 to $117.6 million domestically and $216.7 million worldwide.
  • Box-office receipts plunged 66% in its second weekend to $40 million, exceeding analysts’ forecasts of a 55–60% decline.
  • Global earnings of about $368.7 million position the film to surpass $400 million during its third week of release.
  • Observers cite post-pandemic shifts in theater attendance and the relative obscurity of the Fantastic Four characters as key factors in the slump.
  • Analysts are evaluating whether Marvel’s self-contained reboot strategy can sustain momentum for less familiar heroes without established fan bases.