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Weekend Box Office Report: Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Dominates, ‘Superman’ Slips to Second

 



July 25–27, 2025 — The summer box office sizzled this weekend as Marvel Studios’ latest release, Fantastic Four: First Steps, made a spectacular debut, signaling a possible resurgence for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After a few underwhelming entries in recent years, the film roared into theaters with strong ticket sales and critical buzz.


 Marvel’s Big Return: ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’

Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps opened to an impressive $118 million domestically, making it the fourth-largest debut of 2025 so far. Globally, it raked in $218 million, including a solid $100 million from international markets. This powerful performance made it the highest-grossing Fantastic Four film in North America after just seven days.

The film’s success is being seen as a major turning point for Marvel, which had faced doubts about its future following audience fatigue and mixed reviews for previous titles.


 ‘Superman’ Stays Strong in Second Place

In its third weekend, Superman continued to perform well, earning $24.9 million and bringing its domestic total to about $289.5 million. The film also surpassed $500 million worldwide, proving its staying power even in the face of fierce competition.


 ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Holds Third

Jurassic World: Rebirth added $13 million in its fifth week, crossing the $301 million domestic threshold. The latest installment in the dino-saga continues to attract families and longtime franchise fans.


Other Noteworthy Films

F1: The Movie – $6.2M this weekend, $165.5M total
The Smurfs – $5.4M, struggling with a $22.8M total after a steep drop
I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025 reboot) – $5.1M, nearing $23.6M
How to Train Your Dragon (live-action) – $2.8M, total around $257MSmaller titles like Eddington, Saiyaara, and Oh, Hi! maintained niche momentum

 Box Office Trends: What This Weekend Means

The success of Fantastic Four: First Steps gives Disney and Marvel Studios a much-needed win. Industry analysts point to strong direction, a fresh cast, and grounded storytelling as key factors behind its performance. Meanwhile, Superman and Jurassic World continue to show that audiences remain loyal to big franchises when the quality holds up.

As summer rolls on, the box office is seeing a noticeable year-over-year increase in revenue—up 12% compared to the same weekend in 2024—thanks to a steady stream of blockbusters and family-friendly hits.


 What’s Next?

With upcoming titles like Moana 2, The Batman: Vengeance, and Inside Out 3, the remainder of the summer promises even more fireworks at the box office. But for now, Marvel’s first family has reclaimed its crown.


 Sources:

CinemaBlend
Koimoi
GamesRadar

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