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Fantastic Four Reboot on Track for Profit; Sequel Reportedly in Early Planning

Disney projects a $50 million profit for the MCU reboot, prompting early sequel planning with Matt Shakman likely to return as director.

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Overview

  • The film has grossed $382 million worldwide on a $200 million budget and is projected to finish its theatrical run with $520 million to $570 million in global ticket sales.
  • Box office analysts forecast a U.S. total of $280 million to $290 million, which would make it the MCU’s highest-grossing non-sequel release since 2019’s Captain Marvel.
  • Bob Iger described the movie as an “original property” that successfully launched a new MCU franchise during Disney’s August earnings call.
  • A sequel is reportedly in early planning stages, with director Matt Shakman likely to return to helm the next installment.
  • The reboot serves as the kickoff to Phase Six, embedding Marvel’s First Family into the MCU’s broader narrative ahead of the upcoming Avengers films.