Will Fantastic Four’s Opening Weekend Beat Superman’s at the Box Office?

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There’s a lot of curiosity about whether the debut weekend of the Fantastic Four’s upcoming movie will surpass the earnings of Superman in their summer showdown. The fierce competition at the box office between The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Superman 2025 has escalated, as Marvel’s reboot is slated for a nationwide launch on July 25th. Interestingly, Fantastic Four 2025 will be following DC’s reboot, but this also means that some of the limelight might be stolen by Superman. Some predictions hint at Fantastic Four outperforming Superman during their opening weekend, while others believe it may not happen.

How does Fantastic Four’s opening weekend projections compare to Superman’s?

As a devoted cinephile, I’m eagerly anticipating the box office performance of Fantastic Four 2025. Predictions suggest it could rake in anywhere between $125 million and $145 million according to Box Office Theory, but Comscore estimates a more modest range of $100-$110 million. Interestingly, Superman 2025 managed to secure an opening weekend of $125 million. So, the question remains: will Fantastic Four 2025 surpass or fall short of these lofty expectations?

We should consider these numbers individually. The projected earnings for Fantastic Four, ranging from $125-$145 million, were mentioned in a report by Box Office Theory on July 18. This report usually includes Thursday sales in its forecasts. It’s worth noting that typically, weekend box office sales only cover Friday to Sunday. However, in an earlier report on July 10, the site predicted that Superman 2025 would earn between $125-150 million domestically over its opening weekend. They also noted that industry tracking had it making around $100+ million, which gives us a sense of their prediction’s context.

The estimated figure of $100-$110 million originates from Comscore, encompassing both US and Canadian box office earnings, as reported by Deadline. Although this is a lower estimate, it’s important to note that the film’s presale earnings of $13 million surpass those for Thunderbolts* and Captain America: Brave New World. However, it’s currently 20% behind Superman’s numbers. Box Office Theory predicts a significantly higher number, suggesting that the domestic previews on July 24 are projected to generate an opening of around $25 million.

(*Note: Thunderbolts and Captain America: Brave New World are hypothetical titles in this example)

Regardless of the differences in their initial theater showings, it’s evident that both Superman 2025 and Fantastic Four 2025 are thriving. The former has maintained a robust presence in cinemas due to its impressive Rotten Tomatoes ratings – with critics rating it 83% and audiences giving it a perfect 93%. Remarkably, Fantastic Four 2025 matches Superman’s critical acclaim with an equally impressive 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Although the opening weekend earnings for Fantastic Four might trail behind those of Superman, its consistent ratings could potentially impact Superman’s overall box office revenue, particularly in international markets.

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2025-07-23 01:06