Global forecasts for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” have been released, and it appears that its opening weekend earnings will be lower than those of “Superman”. As per “Deadline”, “First Steps” is projected to make approximately $190-$210 million worldwide during its premiere. This amount even at the upper limit would still trail behind the $220 million “Superman” earned when it was released this month. It’s anticipated that “First Steps” will earn around $100-$110 million domestically and $90-$100 million internationally as it starts its cinematic run. “Deadline” also mentions that “Fantastic Four” has already garnered $20 million from advanced ticket sales, a figure comparable to that of both “Superman” and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”.
As a diehard cinema enthusiast, I’m confidently predicting that “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” could outshine any Marvel film this year in terms of opening weekend earnings, even though it might not quite match up to Superman’s impressive debut. To put things into perspective, remember how Captain America: Brave New World raked in approximately $192 million globally during its premiere? Well, The Fantastic Four has the potential to surpass that figure. And let’s not forget about Thunderbolts, which managed a solid $162.1 million in its opening weekend. These two films are among the lower-grossing Marvel Cinematic Universe titles, yet they still set impressive benchmarks. So, keep your eyes peeled for The Fantastic Four: First Steps!
The anticipation for ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ at the box office could be significantly increased due to positive word of mouth. Critics’ reviews for this movie have been exceptionally favorable, making it an “Official Certified Fresh” production on Rotten Tomatoes. Compared to all previous ‘Fantastic Four’ movies, ‘First Steps’ has garnered the best reception. It effortlessly surpasses the critics’ scores of the films from the 2000s and the 2015 reboot. Additionally, it marks Marvel’s second consecutive film to be Certified Fresh, following ‘Thunderbolts*.’
With a surge of favorable reviews, Superman has been ruling the box office since its release and secured victories during its first two weekends. In just this time, James Gunn’s movie surpassed the $400 million mark. It has surpassed the lifetime earnings of Thunderbolts* and Captain America: Brave New World, giving a robust beginning to the DC Universe franchise. People are curious to witness how it fares against Fantastic Four.
(*Note: It seems there might be a mistake in the original text with “Thunderbolts” and “Captain America: Brave New World”. If these are actual movie titles, please ensure they are correct.)
It’s promising to see that “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is heading towards becoming Marvel’s biggest opening film this year. After some setbacks (like last summer’s “Deadpool & Wolverine”), the Multiverse Saga has faced its share of box office struggles, with several projects falling short of expectations. As Marvel moves closer to the culmination of the storyline with “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars”, it’s crucial for things to improve at the cinema. If “First Steps” proves to be a popular success, it would serve as a welcome comeback for the MCU and create genuine anticipation for what lies ahead. A strong performance on streaming should be an added bonus to a successful box office run, not a means to rescue a failure.
Additionally, it’s plausible that “First Steps” might outshine the initial release of “Superman,” given that numerous films this year have surpassed their anticipated box office performance during their opening weekends, such as “Superman.” If the public responds favorably to “Fantastic Four” as much as the critics, there’s a possibility for the MCU reboot to outperform expectations and break the projected records. However, the true test will be its longevity, since August doesn’t have any major studio blockbusters being released, which could make “Fantastic Four” the most sought-after ticket in town for several weeks.
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2025-07-23 18:43