Latest news with #TheFantasticFour:FirstSteps'
Egypt Independent
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Egypt Independent
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is in early contention for top spot at global box office
Marvel's latest superhero showing 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' made an early start to grossing millions, topping the North American box office in its previews, surpassing the US$22.5 million opening of rival DC's 'Superman'. The Fantastic Four: First Steps grossed $24 million in its opening weekend, with projections that it will generate a total opening weekend gross of between $100 million and $110 million, and between $190 million and $210 million from its global releases. The Marvel film, starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, and Joseph Quinn, follows the release of Superman two weeks ago by Universal Studios, which was the highest-grossing film of 2025 so far. Marvel hopes to dominate the box office with its latest superhero showing, with revenues higher than Superman, which opened with $125 million in North America and $200 million worldwide, and seems to be the winning side for this summer. 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' still needs positive reviews and intensive promotion to boost its box office revenue, having cost over $200 million and exceeded $100 million in marketing costs. Hollywood reports indicate that the latest two Marvel films, 'Captain America: Brave New World', and 'Thunderbolts', performed less than expected when they were released this year. The former made $12 million in its previews and $85 million in its opening weekend, while the latter made $11.5 million in its previews and $76 million in its opening weekend. Both films incurred losses for Marvel, costing $180 million each. It has thus placed its hopes that the Fantastic Four will make up for it. Hollywood film analysts point to 'superhero fatigue'—the overproduction of superhero productions in a single season—as the reason for the decline in the box office for Marvel's previous two films. The company has already announced plans to produce fewer series and movies online, focusing on quality over quantity. The Fantastic Four: First Steps sees the titular superhero family forced to save their world from Galactus (Ralph Ineson), a planet-devouring savage, and his messenger, the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). Critics have already lauded the film, which has received an 89% 'fresh' rating on Rotten Tomatoes, marking a promising start to its critical reception.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Fantastic Four: First Steps' post-credit scenes spark major buzz - Here's all you need to know about the twists and thrills
'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' starring Pedro Pascal , Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach made it to the theatres on Friday. With its gripping tale and stellar performances, the film has kept the audience entertained and the cash registers ringing at the box office. And what's adding more to the audience's interest are the two post-credit scenes featured at the end of the movie. 'The Fantastic Four : First Steps' post-credits scene If you are a fan of the MCU, then you would understand the craze behind the post-credits scene. These scenes offer a glimpse into what is next for the franchise lovers. And with the post-credits scene of 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' there are not one but two post-credit scenes. First post-credit scene Herein, the story jumps ahead four years, showcasing the Fantastic Four still residing in the Baxter Building. Sue Storm (played by Kirby) is shown reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar to her young son, Franklin. After turning down a suggestion from the robotic assistant H.E.R.B.I.E. to read a book by Charles Darwin, she hands her son another book. Just as she turns around, a cloaked figure enters the room, holding Doctor Doom's trademark silver mask, catching Franklin's attention. Though the antagonist is only briefly revealed, played by Robert Downey Jr., by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Private Jet - The Prices May Surprise You! Private Jet I Search Ads Learn More Undo it hints at his entry into the MCU and his interest in Franklin's extraordinary reality-altering abilities. Second post-credits scene It features a charming retro-style intro for a Fantastic Four cartoon, which sees the heroes battle classic villains like Red Ghost, Puppet Master, and Diablo. A quote from the creator of The Fantastic Four, Jack Kirby, then appears on the screen. It reads: 'If you look at my characters, you will find me...' followed by a title card that further explained the importance of Earth‑828 as a homage to his birthday, 28 August.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' box office collections day 3: Pedro Pascal's film gains momentum over weekend; mints Rs 19.60 crores in India
'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' opening weekend saw impressive numbers. The movie starring (other actor's names), earned around Rs 7 crore net on its third day (Sunday) across India. As reported by the Sacnilk website, the total three-day India net collection stands at ₹19.60 crore. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now After a decent Friday opening of ₹5.5 crore and a noticeable 29% jump on Saturday to ₹7.1 crore, the superhero saga maintained its pace on Sunday. English 3D leads the way in key cities The English IMAX 3D version continued to drive the film's box office momentum. The occupancy rates peaked in the evening at 59.12%. Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune witnessed evening occupancy rates hovering around 66-68%. Morning shows were relatively tepid at 32.90%, but picked up steadily through the day. The English 3D occupancy across India was recorded at an average of 47.75%. Hindi versions show modest growth The Hindi versions, both 3D and 2D, showed mixed results. While Hindi 3D reached an overall occupancy of 33.95% on Sunday, the 2D version remained subdued with a 21.67% average. Afternoon and evening shows saw the best turnout in both formats. The 3D version reached over 50% occupancy in the evening. Regional versions in Tamil and Telugu contributed modestly to the weekend total. Starring Pedro Pascal, , , Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Julia Garner, 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' appears to have connected with urban sci-fi fans. With reviews praising the ensemble cast and visual spectacle, the film is now eyeing weekday sustainability. Though its regional draw is limited, the English-speaking audience has turned up in strong numbers—especially for IMAX 3D viewings—laying a decent foundation for the film's Indian run. Let's wait and watch whether the Marvel film will surpass DC's 'Superman' in the coming days in terms of box office collections. The Fantastic Four: First Steps - Official Tamil Trailer
Los Angeles Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Marvel returns to form as ‘Fantastic Four' soars to $118 million at the box office
It was clobberin' time this weekend, as Marvel's 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' nabbed the top spot at the box office with a performance that returned the Walt Disney Co.-owned superhero franchise to form. The movie hauled in $118 million in the U.S. and Canada and grossed $218 globally in its opening weekend. The film, which stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn, is just the latest remake of the comic book property, though the first under Walt Disney Co.'s ownership. Formerly owned by 21st Century Fox, 'The Fantastic Four' is one of several key intellectual properties now under the umbrella of the House of Mouse after its $71.3 billion acquisition of that studio's entertainment assets in 2019. Disney has already capitalized on its ownership of the 'Deadpool' and 'X-Men' properties — its 2024 film, 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' garnered more than $1 billion in global box office revenue. Fox produced and released three 'Fantastic Four' movies, none of which were well-received by audiences or critics. A 2015 reboot was particularly reviled. Quality was not an issue this time. The movie notched a 88% approval rating on aggregator Rotten Tomatoes and an 'A-' grade from audience polling firm CinemaScore. The movie exceeded pre-release estimates. 'First Steps' was expected to gross $100 million to $110 million in its debut weekend, on a reported budget of about $200 million. The theatrical reception for 'The Fantastic Four' is a relief for Disney and Marvel, which has struggled in recent years to reap the box office earnings it once did with its superhero films. The Anthony Mackie-led 'Captain America: Brave New World' received middling reviews from critics and brought in about $415 million in global box office revenue. Ensemble movie 'Thunderbolts*' received strong reviews, but made only $382 million worldwide. Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger said earlier this year that the company 'lost a little focus' in its zeal to produce more shows and movies for the Disney+ streaming platform, acknowledging that 'quantity does not necessarily beget quality.' 'By consolidating a bit and having Marvel focus much more on their films, we believe it will result in better quality,' he said during an earnings call with analysts in May. Anticipation was high for 'The Fantastic Four,' and Disney went all out with the marketing. The company hired a skywriter to craft encircled 4's in the sky near downtown Los Angeles on the day of the premiere and featured a drone show outside the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion after the showing. 'While Marvel films have settled into a fairly predictable core audience after multiple under-cooked films and streaming series in the post-'Avengers: Endgame' era, the brand remains sturdy when the right film comes along,' Shawn Robbins, director of movie analytics at Fandango and founder of site Box Office Theory, wrote in a weekend theatrical forecast published Wednesday. Warner Bros.' DC Studios' 'Superman' came in second at the box office this weekend with a domestic total of $24.9 million for a worldwide gross so far of $503 million.
a day ago
- Entertainment
Nostalgia takes over the box office
The box office just took a walk down memory lane with 'Happy Gilmore 2' sequel dropping on Netflix and 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' hitting the big screen with its 1960s retro-futuristic world.
