The Fantastic Four: First Steps’opening day outpaces the 2015 movie’s entire box office run. TheMarvel Cinematic Universe’s long-awaited reboot of The Fantastic Four is already making history. ThetriumphantFantastic Four: First Stepshas officially earned more in its first day than the entirety of 2015’s ill-fatedFantastic Fourmanaged during its entire domestic run.
Fantastic Four: First Stepsearned $57 million domestically on its opening day (viaBox Office Mojo). That’smore than the entire domestic grossof Josh Trank’sFantastic Four(2015), which ended its U.S. theatrical run at $56.1 million. The early box office milestone underscores just how drastically the brand’s perception has shifted now that Marvel Studios has taken the reins.
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With just 24 hours in theaters,First Stepsis already proving to be a box office resurgence for Marvel’s original superhero team. As the first officialFantastic Fourentry in the MCU,First Stepsarrives with a massive built-in fanbase anda sense of course correction. It also puts it on track to outperform the otherFantastic Fourmovies.
What Fantastic Four: First Steps' Box Office Update Means
This incredible first-day performance is a clear sign that audiences are ready to embrace Marvel’s First Family again. Beyond just outpacing its most recent predecessor,First Stepscould surpass the lifetime domestic totals of both the 2005 and 2007 versions if momentum continues. The strong debut also reflects how the MCU’s brand powercan reignite interest in propertiesthat previously struggled.
It’s also a promising signal for the character’s future. Not only does this success solidify the Fantastic Four’s place within the MCU, but it opens the door to potential sequels, crossovers, and spinoffs. Given Marvel’s long-term storytelling approach,First Stepsmay truly be thefoundation for a larger cosmic saga.
Our Take On Fantastic Four: First Steps' Box Office Update
The MCU has clearly restored faith in the Fantastic Four. From its sleek marketing campaign to an opening day that beats the entire theatrical runs of previous efforts,First Stepsfeels likea franchise truly stepping into its potential.Unlike the gritty and grim take of the 2015 version, this film embraces a balance of family dynamics, scientific wonder, and superhero action.
There are foundational elements that audiences have always wantedbut never fully received. Marvel Studios’ handling shows they understand what makes the Fantastic Four special. This box office win isn’t just financial, it’s symbolic.The Fantastic Four: First Stepsmarks the return of Marvel’s original icons in a form that finally resonates.
