Marvel's Fantastic Four achieves initial box office sales of over $100 million
In a remarkable start, the latest Marvel film, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," has made its mark in the superhero genre. Based on the original Marvel comics, the movie earned $118 million in its first weekend in 4,125 North American theaters, marking a strong debut.
Despite not making it to the top 5 highest-grossing superhero films of 2022, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" has performed exceptionally well. With a global total of over $218 million and projections to reach $500+ million, the film is poised to make a significant impact in the industry.
The top 5 highest-grossing superhero films of 2022 include Marvel's "Thor: Love and Thunder" and DC's "The Batman," alongside "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" and "Superman." However, these last two earned below the top three tier.
| Rank | Film | Studio | Worldwide Gross (approx.) | |-------|---------------------------------|---------|----------------------------| | 1 | Thor: Love and Thunder | Marvel | $760.7 million | | 2 | The Batman | DC | $770 million | | 3 | Other major 2022 Marvel/DC films (not specifically named) | | Likely between $400–700 million | | 4 | Superman | DC | $502 million | | 5 | The Fantastic Four: First Steps | Marvel | $218 million and rising |
The family of astronauts-turned-superhuman, the Fantastic Four, are at the heart of "The Fantastic Four: First Steps." Produced under the guidance of Kevin Feige, the film is the latest attempt at bringing the superhuman family to the big screen, following lackluster performances for other versions.
Internationally, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" made $100 million from 52 territories, although specific earnings are not detailed in this report.
Meanwhile, "Superman," a superhero reboot by James Gunn, has crossed $500 million globally, having opened three weekends ago. In its latest weekend, "Superman" earned $24.9 million domestically.
It's important to note that "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" is not the biggest opening of the year, having been surpassed by "A Minecraft Movie," "Lilo & Stitch," and "Superman." However, it does hold the title of the biggest Marvel opening since "Deadpool & Wolverine."
The movie "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" was released by Marvel and Walt Disney Co. and is set during the 1960s in a retro-futuristic world. The numbers for "The Fantastic Four" were within the range the studio was expecting, indicating a successful launch for the film.
The Fantastic Four's new journey in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" is gaining recognition in both the movies-and-tv sphere and the broader entertainment industry. With the film's impressive global earnings nearing $500 million, it's shaping up to be a significant contender in the industry.
