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In a stunning blow to Marvel Studios, The Fantastic Four: First Steps has experienced a stunning second weekend box office drop, one of the steepest in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) history. The film absolutely cratered in week two by 66% to earn just $40 million domestically.
In a stark reminder of the volatile nature of superhero films in the post-lockdown era, Marvel Studios’ latest offering, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, experienced a dramatic 79.6% drop in domestic box office earnings from its opening Friday to its second Friday, obliterating more conservative projections from earlier in the week.
In a recent social media outburst, Rob Liefeld, the renowned comic book artist best known for co-creating Deadpool alongside Fabian Nicieza, has unleashed sharp criticism against Marvel Studios’ latest MCU entry, The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
In the ever-evolving world of superhero cinema, few ideas spark as much excitement—and skepticism—as a potential cinematic crossover between DC and Marvel.
Recent reports from Comic-Con have ignited fresh speculation, with an insider claiming that active discussions are underway for a DC vs. Marvel movie, involving key figures like DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn and Marvel’s directing duo, the Russo brothers. This rumor, first reported by Cosmic Book News, points to behind-the-scenes talks fueled by recent comic book collaborations between the two rival universes.
Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps is showing signs of stumbling early after a frontloaded debut that exposed the weakness of the modern Marvel brand. According to recent reports from Deadline, the film is projected to experience a significant 60% drop in its second weekend at the domestic box office, potentially earning around $47 million and signaling weaker audience retention compared to its DC rival, Superman.
Once the undisputed king of billion-dollar hits, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is now grappling with a new reality where consistent $1 billion box office grosses seem like relics of a bygone era. As one top agent representing several Marvel actors succinctly put it, “there’s a reset of what a hit is, and I don’t see them consistently hitting $1 billion as before.” He goes on to state that the game has changed with diminishing returns from China, more home availability thanks to Disney+, and shifting landscapes in the post-lockdown era.
Pedro Pascal is at it again, referring to his Avengers: Doomsday co-star Robert Downey Jr. as “Daddy Doomsday” in a recent interview.
Known for his roles in blockbuster hits like The Mandalorian, The Last of Us, and the recently released Fantastic Four: First Steps, Pascal has become a staple of online discourse. However, one aspect of his public persona—the persistent obsessive “daddy” meme—has sparked significant debate.
In a recent promotional interview for Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps, actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Pedro Pascal sparked controversy when Moss-Bachrach suggested that if given his character’s powers he would throw “fascists” into outer space. Of course, “fascists” is a term commonly used by left-leaning figures and Hollywood celebrities to describe President Donald Trump and his supporters—prompting Pascal to high-five him and exclaim “F*****g A!”
Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps has hit a rough patch with its first Monday box office numbers, released unusually late on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The film earned $10.4 million domestically, a figure that raises concerns for Marvel, especially when compared to recent superhero films and the studio’s expectations for a strong rebound.
Pedro Pascal has clarified recent speculation surrounding Avengers: Doomsday, following a wave of online chatter sparked by comments from The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman that he would be the leader of the team.
Actor Simu Liu appears to have inserted himself into the growing backlash against Pedro Pascal, notably his overly affectionate behavior with co-star Vanessa Kirby during the Fantastic Four: First Steps press tour.
The film, marking the Fantastic Four’s official entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox, grossed $118 million domestically over its three-day opening weekend. This figure, while impressive and a massive improvement over the disastrous $25 million debut of 2015’s Fantastic Four, fell short of Superman’s domestic opening of $125 million just two weeks earlier on July 11, 2025.