US Edition'Fantastic Four' Tops North American Box Office with $118M
- Disney's 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' opened on July 27, 2025, topping the North American box office with $118 million.
- This success follows Disney's 2019 acquisition of Fox's Marvel assets, including Fantastic Four, aiming to rebuild enthusiasm amid previous franchise fatigue concerns.
- The film played in 4,125 theaters, earned $100 million internationally, and received an 88% Rotten Tomatoes score with positive audience and critic response.
- Superman's recent release earned $24.8 million domestically this weekend and has grossed $289.5 million since July 11, reflecting strong superhero genre demand.
- The strong openings of 'Fantastic Four' and 'Superman' helped boost the box office by over 12% year-to-date, indicating revitalized audience interest in superhero films.
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Disney's "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" swept the domestic box office, surpassing its superhero competitor, "Superman," to finish in first place with $118 million.
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