US EditionBox Office: ‘Fantastic Four’ Braces For Big Second Weekend Drop; ‘The Naked Gun’ Locks Up $6.3 Million on Opening Day
UNITED STATES, AUG 1 – Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps leads the box office but faces a steep 66% drop in its second weekend, signaling challenges in expanding beyond core fans despite strong opening figures.
- On August 1, 2025, Marvel Studios released a TV spot revealing Galactus and official footage of the Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic , Sue Storm/Invisible Woman , Johnny Storm/Human Torch , and Ben Grimm/The Thing .
- After a $118 million debut, First Steps struggles to expand beyond fans, with projections around $40 million and a 66% decline from initial expectations.
- Heading into its second weekend, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is projected to make around $45 million to $47 million after a $7.4 million Thursday, but reports suggest it may only reach $40 million, a 66% drop.
- Despite a $117 million domestic and $216 million global haul, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is projected to top the box office again, but Marvel's celebration may be muted.
- Reports indicate Marvel is developing a Fantastic Four sequel as part of Kevin Feige’s MCU plan, with analysts warning this sharp decline could threaten future projects.
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This weekend's lineup offers something for everyone, but Marvel's "Fantastic Four: First Steps" continues to dominate. The film holds the top spot in its second week with an estimated $40 million in box office receipts.
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Fantastic Four: First Steps can handle Galactus, but it looks like even cosmic powers aren't enough to keep viewers going for the important release weekend next weekend. The film only managed $11.7 million on its second Friday. That's an 80 percent drop from its debut Friday. The Marvel comic book movie was predicted to make $45-52 million for its second weekend. It's unlikely to make that number.
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