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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps' box office collection Day 5: Pedro Pascal-Vanessa Kirby starrer expected to close Week 1 in India with Rs 25 crore haul
'The Fantastic Four: First Steps', the latest Marvel offering featuring Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby , saw a marginal growth in collections on Day 5 at the Indian box office. Despite a strong start and favourable reviews, the film continues to face stiff competition from local entries. According to early estimates on sacnilk, the superhero film earned approximately Rs 1.9 crore on Tuesday, a modest rise from its Monday earnings of Rs 1.66 crore. This brings the film's total five-day collection to Rs 23.68 crore in India. The film opened with Rs 5.5 crore on Friday and saw an encouraging jump over the weekend, collecting Rs 7.35 crore on Saturday and Rs 7.25 crore on Sunday. Its opening weekend total stood at an estimated Rs 20.1 crore. However, like many weekday trends, the numbers saw a dip post-weekend. Breaking down the collections, 'The Fantastic Four' earned an estimated Rs 17.27 crore from its English-language shows, while the Hindi-dubbed versions have contributed Rs 5.44 crore to the overall total. Despite the lukewarm weekday performance, the film remains on track to close its first week at approximately Rs 25 crore at the Indian box office. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Insurance Companies Are Offering Low Rates for These Vehicles (Is Yours on the List?) Learn More Undo However, it is trailing behind other recent superhero 'Superman', directed by James Gunn , earned Rs 31.6 crore by the end of Day 5 and went on to close its first week at Rs 35.5 crore in India. Trade analysts suggest that 'The Fantastic Four'has been significantly impacted by the ongoing success of the Bollywood romantic drama 'Saiyaara'. The Mohit Suri directorial, starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda , has proven to be a major draw for audiences, grossing over Rs 266 crore in just under two weeks. The film's sustained dominance across multiplexes and single screens has likely eaten into the potential audience for the superhero film. 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' is still expected to have a steady run in India, however, its performance will depend heavily on the footfall over the coming weekend and the arrival of new releases.
Hindustan Times
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Superman vs The Fantastic Four: Which film had the bigger opening weekend at the box office?
David Corenswet's Superman and Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby-led The Fantastic Four: The First Steps are the two big movies this summer. Both films arrived with good previews and opened big, both in the US and worldwide. But which film had an edge over the other and emerged as the winner? The box office results are in, and we might have a close winner. The two films were released just two weeks apart in theatres. (Also read: Superman director James Gunn says 'anti-American sentiment' is harming Hollywood films overseas) Superman and The Fantastic Four The First Steps got the cash counters ringing at the box office this summer. Superman box office figures Let's begin with James Gunn's Superman, which saw David Corenswet step into the beloved role of the Man of Steel. As per Box Office Mojo, the DC release collected $125 million at the North American box office during its opening weekend. At the worldwide box office opening weekend, the film crossed $95 million, taking its global debut at $220 million. After two weeks, the film has now crossed the $500 million mark in North America, reaching $289.5 million locally and $213.2 million internationally. Superman stars David Corenswet in the titular role, along with Rachel Brosnahan as Louis Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. The Fantastic Four opening figures Meanwhile, The Fantastic Four, starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn, arrived two weeks later on July 25. The Marvel release collected $118 million domestically. Globally, the film was released in 52 markets, earning $100 million overseas. The gross overall collection now stands at $218 million. It's also the 37th MCU film to top the box office, contributing to Disney becoming the first studio to hit $3 billion in global ticket sales in 2025. By comparing these two figures, it is clear that Superman edged past Fantastic Four by a small margin. It will be interesting to see how Fantastic Four holds up in the upcoming weeks, as the performance of this film will also affect the future of its franchise.
Newsweek
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Superman' Blows Past Zack Snyder's 'Man of Steel'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Is "Superman" the better movie, or is 2013's "Man of Steel" superior? You don't have to look far to find plenty of heated and often unfriendly debate on the subject online. But while the answer to which film is better is subjective, on Tuesday Forbes reported on a purely objective fact: the domestic box office earnings for "Superman" have just passed those for "Man of Steel," making the former movie the highest domestic grossing solo Superman film ever. Read More: 'Eyes of Wakanda' - Everything We Know So Far Of course, as Forbes notes, there are some caveats. On one hand there is the matter of inflation. "Man of Steel" made $291 million in 2013 and while "Superman" has passed that number, that $291 million in 2013 would be $407 million today. David Corenswet in "Superman". David Corenswet in "Superman". Warner Bros And on the other hand while "Superman" may be leaping tall buildings domestically, internationally its numbers remain soft. While "Man of Steel" ended its theatrical run earning $379 million overseas, "Superman" is only at $214 million internationally. So while "Superman" may have defeated "Man of Steel" domestically, Forbes argues that it's unlikely James Gunn's film is going overtake Zack Snyder's overall box office once the current theatrical run ends. As far as why "Superman" is having a much weaker time overseas than its 2013 counterpart, Gunn has offered a couple of possible reasons. He's argued that Superman isn't as much of a "known commodity" across the globe, though that begs the question of why "Man of Steel" did so well. Read More: John Malkovich Cut From 'The Fantastic Four' The DC Studios co-head has also explained that he believes the global political situation is impacting ticket sales. "It also affects things that we have a certain amount of anti-American sentiment around the world right now," Gunn said. "It isn't really helping us." Regardless of how "Superman" plays out at the box office, critically it's been a hit with reviewers and fans. The film currently enjoys an 83% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 91% audience score. "Superman" is currently playing in theaters. The film is written and directed by James Gunn. "Superman" stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced. More Comics News: 'The Fantastic Four' Smashes 'Superman' Box Office Record 'Fantastic Four' Star Wants A Spider-Man Team-Up 'Fantastic Four' Early Reactions Are Overwhelmingly One-Sided
Hans India
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
The Fantastic Four India Box Office Report: ₹21.79 Cr in 4 Days, Drops on Monday
Marvel's The Fantastic Four: First Steps had a strong weekend in India but saw a sharp drop on Monday: Friday (Day 1): ₹5.5 crore Saturday (Day 2): ₹7.35 crore Sunday (Day 3): ₹7.25 crore Monday (Day 4): ₹1.66 crore Total India Collection (4 Days): ₹21.79 crore (approx.) The big drop on Monday suggests that the film may struggle to hold audience interest during the week. Competition in India The film is facing tough competition: 'Saiyaara' (Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda) is still going strong with over ₹250 crore already collected. 'Mahavatar Narsimha', an animated mythological movie, had a ₹20 crore opening weekend. These movies are pulling audiences away from The Fantastic Four in India. International Collection Globally, the film is doing very well: North America: $118 million International markets: $100 million Worldwide total (opening): $218 million This makes it the 4th biggest global opening of 2025, after A Minecraft Movie, Lilo & Stitch, and Superman. The film's global success is clear, but in India, its future depends on weekday collections and how well it can compete with strong local hits.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Fantastic Four: First Steps breaks Marvel's box office slump with a $218million global debut
The latest Marvel Studios movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, has had a stellar start at the box office with a bigger-than-expected opening weekend. The superhero film, which stars Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby, has raked in an estimated $118million domestically and another $100million overseas, for a global debut of around $218million, according to Comscore. The rebooted Fantastic Four story, even managed to topple another iconic hero, Superman, which had led at the domestic box office for the past two weeks. Heading into the weekend, projections had forecast a $115million North American take for the Fantastic Four movie, making First Steps one of the studio's best-performing non-sequel debuts in recent years. The film, which introduces a fresh version of Marvel's original superhero team, cost at least $300million to produce and market. And unlike many recent Marvel entries, First Steps doesn't require fans to brush up on previous films or plot lines to understand what's happening. The standalone approach appears to be paying off. Marvel has seen several stumbles in recent years, including 2021's Eternals and this year's Thunderbolts, which has grossed just $382million - the studio's lowest total (adjusted for inflation) since it launched its cinematic universe in 2008. Sequels haven't fared much better, fueling chatter about 'superhero fatigue.' Analysts have also pointed to an overcomplicated web of storylines to leaving some audience members lost. But First Steps seemingly marks a promising reset. Directed by Matt Shakman, the film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the latest version of Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch and the Thing. Additionally, Julia Garner plays the Silver Surfer. The franchise has a rocky past. A 1994 adaptation was shelved before release, and the 2005 and 2007 versions were met with critical backlash despite moderate ticket sales. A 2015 reboot fared worse, both at the box office and with fans. 'It is a no-homework-required movie,' Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said at a recent publicity event, according to The New York Times. 'It literally is not connected to anything we've made before.' This new iteration, however, has earned praise for its strong ensemble cast and a more grounded story. 'The movie is a step-up in concept, storytelling and appeal,' said box office analyst David A Gross. 'We haven't had this kind of performance from the genre for a long time.'
