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Fantastic Four: First Steps Tops Box Office Despite 66% Second-Weekend Slump

It has tallied $369 million worldwide as analysts warn its steeper sophomore-weekend decline could test its lasting appeal in a crowded summer lineup.

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Esta imagen publicada por Disney muestra a H.E.R.B.I.E, a la izquierda, y La Cosa, interpretada por Ebon Moss-Bachrach, en una escena de "The Fantastic Four: First Steps". (Marvel/Disney via AP)

Overview

  • The Fantastic Four: First Steps earned $40 million in its second North American weekend on August 3–4 across 4,125 theaters, marking a 66% drop from its $117.6 million debut.
  • The film’s second-weekend decline outpaced Marvel’s Thunderbolts, which fell 55%, and trailed DC Studios’ Superman, which posted a 53% drop while grossing over $550 million globally.
  • Its $369 million global total underscores strong early reach but trails Universal’s Jurassic World: Rebirth, which has amassed $766 million worldwide this summer.
  • New releases such as The Bad Guys 2 and The Naked Gun opened behind First Steps, earning $22.2 million and $17 million respectively in their North American debuts.
  • Despite positive reviews for Pedro Pascal’s portrayal of Reed Richards, analysts caution that August’s typical box office slowdown and audience fatigue among blockbusters could challenge the film’s long-term performance.