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Fantastic Four: First Steps Smashes Preview Records and Draws Early Piracy Concerns

Its unprecedented preview haul underscores Marvel’s successful reboot of its First Family.

Overview

  • The Fantastic Four: First Steps earned $24.4 million in Thursday night previews, surpassing Superman’s previous $22.5 million record.
  • Opening day receipts reached $57 million domestically, with the film on track for a roughly $125 million debut weekend.
  • The movie holds an 88% critics score and a 93% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes and secured an A- grade from CinemaScore.
  • Pirated copies have surfaced on sites like Movierulz and Filmyzilla, raising fresh concerns about digital leaks in Hollywood.
  • A mid-credits cameo teases the MCU debut of Doctor Doom, and the film is expected to stream on Disney+ in October or November.