“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” holds its lead atop the box office
August 3, 2025
Marvel’s first family faltered in its sophomore weekend at the box office, recording a 66% dip in North American theaters. But the movie still managed to hold on to the No. 1 spot this weekend. “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” earned $40 million, bringing total earnings to $198 million domestically. “The Bad Guys 2” and “The Naked Gun” snagged the second and third spots. Marvel’s previous film, “Thunderbolts,” took a 55% dive in its second weekend and is almost on par with “Captain America: Brave New World.” That film landed in theaters earlier this year and fell 68% after its debut weekend.