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3w ago

Fantastic Four Sees Steep 66% Box Office Slump in Second Weekend

Analysts warn the sharp decline during a sluggish August could derail its $500 million global target

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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 film earned $40 million domestically in its second weekend across 4,125 North American theaters.
  • Its 66% drop from opening weekend revenue notably exceeds the 55% fall recorded by Marvel’s Thunderbolts.
  • International receipts added nearly $40 million, lifting the global total to $369 million but signaling a slowdown overseas.
  • Comscore’s Paul Dergarabedian called the decline surprising given positive reviews and cautioned that a slow August requires stronger theatrical endurance.
  • Upcoming releases such as Freakier Friday and Weapons are expected to provide the boost needed to sustain summer box office momentum.