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"The Fantastic Four: First Steps" Holds Its Lead Atop the Box Office

NORTH AMERICA, AUG 3 – Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps leads the box office but faces a 66% revenue drop in its second weekend, signaling possible superhero fatigue among audiences.

  • With only $11.7 million on its second Friday, The Fantastic Four: First Steps suffered an almost 80% drop from its previous Friday.
  • Building on strong critical and audience reception, The Fantastic Four: First Steps opened to over $100 million, despite critics warning of superhero fatigue.
  • The Fantastic Four: First Steps earned $40 million from 4,125 North American theaters, suffering a 66% second weekend decline from its $117.6 million debut.
  • First Steps is currently sitting at $170 million domestic and should pass $200 million by Tuesday, but its trajectory suggests it may struggle to reach $300 million.
  • In contrast, James Gunn’s Superman, released on July 11, 2025, has amassed $534.1M worldwide according to Box Office Mojo.
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