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"Fantastic Four" Sequel Fails to Captivate Beyond Core Fans

Summary

  • "Fantastic Four: First Steps" suffers 66% drop in second weekend
  • "The Bad Guys 2" opens strongly, matching debut of first film
  • Fans wait hours in heat to watch Meryl Streep film "Devil Wears Prada" sequel
"Fantastic Four" Sequel Fails to Captivate Beyond Core Fans

According to the news, the Marvel film "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" is quickly losing steam in its second weekend, signaling it is not connecting with audiences beyond the core superhero fan base. The film suffered a 66% drop in its second weekend, earning $40 million from 4,125 theaters, which is a steeper decline than anticipated.

In contrast, the new Universal and DreamWorks Animation comedy "The Bad Guys 2" enjoyed a strong start, earning $22.8 million from 3,852 venues. This is on par with the opening of the first film in 2022, a promising sign as cinemas continue to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Elsewhere, fans have been spotted waiting for hours in the heat to watch Meryl Streep film scenes for the upcoming sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada." This suggests strong anticipation for the return of the iconic fashion drama.

Overall, the box office landscape remains mixed, with some films struggling to attract a wider audience while others are finding success.

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The "Fantastic Four: First Steps" sequel is struggling to connect with wider audiences, suffering a steep 66% drop in its second weekend, indicating it is only resonating with the core superhero fan base.
The new Universal and DreamWorks Animation comedy "The Bad Guys 2" has enjoyed a strong start, earning $22.8 million from 3,852 venues, matching the opening of the first film in 2022.
Fans have been spotted waiting for hours in the heat to watch Meryl Streep film scenes for the upcoming sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada," suggesting strong anticipation for the return of the iconic fashion drama.

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