The domestic box office for the weekend of August 1-3, 2025, totaled approximately $118.5 million, marking a 27% decline from the same frame last year but still showing resilience amid a summer season that’s now crossed the $3 billion mark.
Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe entry The Fantastic Four: First Steps held onto the No. 1 position in its second weekend, though it experienced a steeper-than-expected drop. Meanwhile, newcomers like Universal’s animated sequel The Bad Guys 2, Paramount’s comedy reboot The Naked Gun, and Neon’s horror film Together provided a boost, highlighting a diverse slate that appealed to families, comedy fans, and genre enthusiasts.
Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm in The Fantastic Four: First Steps – YouTube, Marvel Entertainment
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This weekend’s performance comes as the summer box office aims to potentially reach $4 billion, buoyed by strong holdovers from July blockbusters like Superman and Jurassic World: Rebirth.
Overall, year-to-date revenues are up 9.5% compared to 2024 but lag 23% behind pre-lockdown 2019 levels. Analysts note that while superhero fatigue may be playing a role in some declines, the influx of varied genres is helping sustain audience interest.
Top 10 Films at the Domestic Box Office Auguse 1-3, 2025
Here is the top 10 lineup for the weekend, based on estimated grosses:
- The Fantastic Four: First Steps earned $40,000,000 this weekend, down 66% from last week, playing in 4,125 theaters for an average of $9,696 per screen. Total gross of $198,427,635 after two weeks. Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
- The Bad Guys 2 debuted with $22,200,000 in 3,852 theaters, averaging $5,763 per screen. Total gross is $22,200,000 in its first week. From Universal Pictures.
- The Naked Gun opened to $17,000,000, across 3,344 theaters with a $5,083 average per screen. Total is $17,000,000 in week one. Paramount Pictures.
- Superman brought in $13,900,000, a 44.1% drop in 3,537 theaters, averaging $3,929 per screen. Cumulative gross is $316,256,392 after four weeks. Warner Bros.
- Jurassic World: Rebirth grossed $8,700,000, down 34.1% in 3,240 theaters at $2,685 average per screen. Total is $317,606,265 in week five. Universal Pictures.
- Together debuted at $6,802,000 in 2,302 theaters, averaging $2,954 per screen. Total of $10,858,502 (including previews) in first week. From Neon.
- F1: The Movie earned $4,100,000, a 35% decline in 2,024 theaters, averaging $2,025 per screen. Total is $173,290,512 after six weeks. Warner Bros.
- I Know What You Did Last Summer made $2,650,000, down 49% in 2,303 theaters at $1,150 average per screen. Cumulative gross is $29,268,554 in week three. Sony Pictures.
- Smurfs grossed $1,770,000, a 67.6% drop in 2,295 theaters averaging $771 per screen. Total of $28,502,397 after three weeks. Paramount Pictures.
- How to Train Your Dragon earned $1,350,000, down 53.5% in 1,459 theaters at $925 average per screen. Total gross is $260,408,625 in its eighth week. Universal Pictures International.
Key Performances and Analysis
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Leads but Stumbles
Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps, directed by Matt Shakman and starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, earned $40 million in its second frame, bringing its domestic total to $198.4 million.
The Thing and Herbie the Robot in Fantastic Four: First Steps – YouTube, Marvel Entertainment
Globally, the film has amassed $368 million. However, the 66% drop from its $117.6 million opening is among the steeper declines in recent MCU history, comparable to films like Thor: Love and Thunder (67% drop) and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (70% drop).
The cast of Fantastic Four: First Steps – YouTube, Marvel Entertainment
IMAX screens contributed $5.2 million this weekend, pushing its global IMAX total to $26.3 million.
Animated Sequel ‘The Bad Guys 2’ Starts Solidly
Universal’s family-friendly animation The Bad Guys 2 debuted in second place with $22.2 million domestically, on par with the original’s $23 million opening in 2022.
A screenshot from Bad Guys 2 – Youtube, Universal Pictures
The sequel, featuring voices from Sam Rockwell and Marc Maron, earned an “A” CinemaScore and added $16.3 million internationally for a global bow of $44.5 million.
With a reported $80 million budget, it’s tracking well for profitability, especially as animated films often enjoy strong holds during summer family outings.
Comedy Reboot ‘The Naked Gun’ Delivers Laughs and Dollars
Paramount’s revival of the classic comedy franchise, The Naked Gun, starring Liam Neeson as the son of Leslie Nielsen’s character from the originals, opened to $17 million, exceeding pre-release tracking by $2 million.
The film, directed by Akiva Schaffer, boasts a $42 million budget and earned an “A-” CinemaScore with a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score and a 67% on Criticless.
Liam Neeson in The Naked Gun – YouTube, Paramount Pictures
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It appealed primarily to older male audiences (62% male, 50% over 35, 70% Caucasian) and added $11.5 million overseas for a worldwide start of $28.5 million. This marks a positive sign for comedies in a post-lockdown landscape, where the genre has struggled but shows signs of revival.
Holdovers: DC and Dinosaurs Continue to Soar and Roar
Warner Bros.’ Superman, in its fourth weekend, added $13.9 million for a domestic cume of $316.2 million and global total of $551.2 million.
David Corenswet as Superman flying in James Gunn’s “Superman” – YouTube, DC
Universal’s Jurassic World: Rebirth grossed $8.7 million in week five, pushing its North American total past $317 million and worldwide haul to $766 million. Both films demonstrate strong legs, with drops under 45%, showcasing the enduring appeal of established franchises.
Indie Horror ‘Together’ Makes a Bloody Entrance
Neon’s body-horror film Together, starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco, opened to $6.8 million over the traditional weekend and $10.8 million since its Wednesday debut.
Acquired for $17 million at Sundance, it received a “C+” CinemaScore—typical for the genre—and is poised for profitability despite mixed audience reactions.
Looking Ahead
This weekend’s mix of superheroes, animation, and comedy demonstrate Hollywood’s strategy to diversify offerings, even as big-tentpole drops raise questions about audience saturation.
A screenshot from Bad Guys 2 – Youtube, Universal Pictures
With summer winding down, the industry remains optimistic about closing strong.
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