Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps opened with $218 million globally, according to CNBC. The film marks a rebound for Disney and Marvel following mixed results since 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. Fantastic Four carries an 88% “Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes, matching Thunderbolts in critical reception and outperforming recent Marvel box office lows. Analysts credit Marvel’s renewed focus on quality over volume and suggest the strong showing could reignite enthusiasm among casual moviegoers. The release follows Warner Bros.’ “Superman,” which topped $118 million.
