Marvel's new 'Fantastic Four' blasts off with $218 million in box office debut
Briefly

'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' debuted on July 25, earning $218 million during its opening weekend. This total includes $118 million in domestic sales and $100 million internationally. The film represents a necessary win for Marvel Studios, which has faced challenges with recent offerings amid concerns of superhero fatigue. The latest success complements DC Studios' concurrent strong opening for 'Superman,' indicating a robust interest in the superhero genre. This iteration of the Fantastic Four is set in an alternative universe and features a prominent cast, including Pedro Pascal.
The film earned $218 million worldwide during its opening weekend, comprising $118 million in domestic ticket sales and $100 million internationally.
This weekend's box office figures are a much-needed victory for Marvel, which has struggled to replicate its success like that seen with 'Avengers: Endgame,' earning $1.2 billion.
The threat of superhero fatigue among viewers has weighed heavily on studios, despite newer Marvel films reaching significant box office milestones.
'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' based on the 1961 comic book, features a cast including Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
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