According to industry reports, Marvel Studios’ “Fantastic Four: First Steps” is anticipated to be Disney’s final major summer blockbuster. The film is projected to earn approximately $100 to $110 million during its opening weekend in U.S. cinemas on July 25th.
It appears that while some speculate Disney might have concerns about the movie’s success, early indications show a promising start. Pre-sales for the film have already accumulated $13 million by Monday, surpassing this year’s Thunderbolts and Captain America: Brave New World. Nevertheless, First Steps is currently 20% below Warner Bros.’ Superman, which debuted with a staggering $125 million.
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This upcoming iteration of the Fantastic Four has greater anticipation surrounding it compared to its previous outing in 2015, which underperformed significantly. The prior film, helmed by Josh Trank, debuted with a disappointing $25.6 million domestically and ultimately grossed $56.1 million in the U.S., with approximately $167.9 million globally. Now, given that Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige is overseeing the project, and Matt Shakman, who contributed to WandaVision, will direct the new film, fans are eager for a more successful outcome.
Nevertheless, industry specialists caution that the potential of the Fantastic Four franchise may be somewhat constrained when it comes to box office revenue. The largest debut for a Fantastic Four film thus far was Silver Surfer in 2007, which earned $58 million at the opening, only slightly surpassing the initial movie released in 2005.
According to experts, the opinions of viewers might significantly impact the film’s success. As one expert explained, “Much like reviews encouraged people to revisit Superman, these reviews could sway casual movie-watchers into seeing Fantastic Four as well.
The estimated budget for the film “First Steps” is approximately $200 million, a figure common for Marvel productions, although it marks the studio’s most expensive project of 2025. This amount pales in comparison to what was spent on “Avengers: Endgame,” which had a production cost of around $400 million.
The timing of the film’s premiere could be advantageous as well. It follows after “Jurassic World Rebirth” and “Superman,” both of which have been successful at the box office, but Disney doesn’t necessarily need “Fantastic Four” to set new records in order to turn a profit.
Looking at its strong start and consistent ticket sales throughout August, it seems likely that this movie will perform well overall. Furthermore, as the final significant summer blockbuster yet to be released by Hollywood, it enjoys a clear advantage at the box office with minimal direct competition.
The opening night for “Fantastic Four: First Steps” is set for July 21 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. After that, it will be shown nationwide in the U.S. starting on July 25. This film marks the beginning of Phase Six within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and a follow-up has already been planned.
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2025-07-18 09:14