How did the "Fantastic Four" movie perform at the box office compared to other recent superhero films?

The "Fantastic Four: First Steps" movie earned $218 million globally, which is just short of the $220 million global start of the DC film "Superman" but below the $289 million start of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" in 2023.

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Fantastic Four Debut Soars, but Lags Behind Marvel's Guardians

Q: What challenges are Marvel and DC facing in getting audiences interested in new superhero incarnations?

Both studios are facing challenges in attracting casual moviegoers who no longer show up to everything the Marvel Cinematic Universe has to offer, indicating a need to work hard to generate interest in new superhero franchises.

Q: How have critics and audiences received the "Fantastic Four" movie?

The film has received strong reviews, with an 88% critics score and a 93% Rotten Tomatoes rating, along with an A- on CinemaScore.

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Summary

"Fantastic Four: First Steps" earns $218 million globally, just short of "Superman's" $220 million start
Launch is below the $289 million start of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" in 2023
Challenges in getting audiences interested in new superhero incarnations

Fantastic Four Debut Soars, but Lags Behind Marvel's Guardians

Marvel Studios' "Fantastic Four: First Steps" has made a strong debut at the global box office, earning $218 million worldwide. The film's performance has helped Disney return to the "feast" part of its 2025 box office results, which have been a mix of "feast-or-famine" so far.

While the $218 million global start is just short of the $220 million global launch of Warner Bros.' DC film "Superman," the new "Fantastic Four" movie has faced some challenges. Its opening is below the $289 million start of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" in 2023, which had a similar $118 million domestic debut.

This suggests that both Marvel and DC will need to work hard to get audiences interested in new incarnations of superheroes, as casual moviegoers no longer show up to everything the Marvel Cinematic Universe has to offer. However, the film has received strong reviews, with an 88% critics score and a 93% Rotten Tomatoes rating, along with an A- on CinemaScore.

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