Marvel's Fantastic Four Fizzles, New Flicks Shine
North America, USASun Aug 03 2025
The Fantastic Four's latest movie is not living up to expectations. After a strong start, it's losing momentum fast. In its second week, the film dropped a huge 66%, earning only $40 million. This is a big letdown, especially since it had good reviews and not much competition.
Other movies are doing better. "The Bad Guys 2" opened strong with $22. 8 million. It's a sequel that's doing exactly what it should, according to experts. "The Naked Gun, " a comedy starring Liam Neeson, also had a good start with $17 million. Critics and audiences loved it, giving it high marks.
Meanwhile, "Together, " a horror movie, had a smaller opening but is still doing well. It's a bit disturbing, but that's part of its appeal. Neon, the studio behind it, even offered free therapy to couples who watched it.
Older movies like "Superman" and "Jurassic World Rebirth" are still bringing in money. "Superman" has made over $551 million worldwide, while "Jurassic World Rebirth" has grossed $766 million globally.
It's clear that the box office is changing. Some movies struggle, while others find their audience. The Fantastic Four might not be saving the day this time, but there are plenty of other films to enjoy.
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How does the performance of 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' compare to other recent Marvel films in terms of second-weekend drops?
Why did 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' experience such a significant drop in its second weekend despite positive reviews and word-of-mouth?
What factors might have contributed to the strong opening of 'The Bad Guys 2' despite the challenges faced by the animation industry post-COVID?
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