Kapanlagi.com - The film FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS from Marvel Studios and Disney has finally launched with an opening revenue of $117.6 million in the first three days of its theatrical release. This figure is lower than the initial projection which targeted up to $125 million.
Although it did not surpass the debut of SUPERMAN which earned $125 million, this film still marks the highest opening in the history of the FANTASTIC FOUR franchise, including outperforming previous releases from the Fox era.
From an international market perspective, the film achieved a total global debut of $218 million, just $2 million shy of the global opening of SUPERMAN, marking a fairly significant performance. See the full explanation below.
1. Box Office Achievements and Global Rankings

'FANTASTIC FOUR' Earns This Amount (credit: imdb)
According to Box Office Mojo, FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS has achieved the 13th position among the highest-grossing films in the world for 2025 by the end of its opening weekend. This is a significant achievement considering the fierce competition in the global film market this year.
The film was shown in 4,125 theaters and collected $57.2 million on Friday, $33.3 million on Saturday, and $27 million on Sunday.
2. Audience Response and Marketing Strategy
The audience response has been quite positive with an A- CinemaScore and a 92% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Data from PostTrak indicates that 70% of viewers stated they would recommend the film, including children under 12 years old.
Disney's marketing strategy has been deemed effective by highlighting the retro-futuristic aspects of the 1960s, as well as emphasizing the role of Vanessa Kirby as the "mother" of the FANTASTIC FOUR team, which is expected to attract more female viewers.
3. Social Media Factors and Audience Demographics

'FANTASTIC FOUR' Earns This Much (credit: imdb)
This film also set a record as the first film of the year to surpass 1 billion social media reach, beating JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH and SUPERMAN. This figure was obtained through TikTok, Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.
The audience demographics are dominated by adult men (40%), followed by young men (29%), adult women (20%), and young women (11%). The best-performing regions are the South and West of the US, with significant contributions from the IMAX format (14%) and PLF (40%).
4. Market Challenges and Hopes in the Second Week
Although the opening of this film was below expectations, several parties in the industry remain optimistic. Despite facing competition from various family film genres and action-comedy, the momentum for FANTASTIC FOUR remains strong in metropolitan markets and premium screens.
Amid competition with newly released films like BAD GUYS 2 and NAKED GUN, FANTASTIC FOUR is still expected to maintain its top position at the box office thanks to its visual appeal and exclusivity in IMAX and PLF screenings.
5. Long-Term Surge Potential in the Global Box Office

'FANTASTIC FOUR' Earns This Much (credit: imdb)
Although the first week's revenue is not entirely satisfying, the long-term growth potential of FANTASTIC FOUR remains open. One of the factors is the appeal of the character Galactus as a new villain that piques the curiosity of many viewers.
Additionally, the standalone storytelling approach makes this film more accessible to new audiences who have not followed all the previous MCU films. This factor has the potential to broaden the demographic reach and enhance its durability in the global box office.
6. Questions Related to the 'FANTASTIC FOUR' Film
Q: Is FANTASTIC FOUR a successful film at the box office?
A: Yes, although its opening was below expectations, FANTASTIC FOUR managed to set internal records and ranked 13th among the highest-grossing films worldwide in 2025.
Q: What was FANTASTIC FOUR's revenue in its first week?
A: FANTASTIC FOUR earned $117.6 million domestically and $218 million globally in its opening week.
Q: Who are the main stars in the latest FANTASTIC FOUR film?
A: The film stars Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Vanessa Kirby, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
Q: Is the film liked by the audience?
A: Yes, the film received a 92% rating from audiences and a CinemaScore of A-, with 70% of viewers stating they would recommend it.
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