Disney and Marvel's "Fantastic Four: First Steps" opened to an estimated $118 million at the domestic box office. Internationally, the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film snared an estimated $100 million, bringing its global weekend haul to $218 million.

“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” grossed $118 million at the domestic box office over the weekend—largely meeting earlier projections, but still placing it behind “Superman” for the biggest superhero film opening of 2025 so far.

First Steps is the second cinematic reboot of the Fantastic Four franchise, and there’s a lot riding on this film. While cinema-goers have responded enthusiastically to many of the films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,

“Fantastic Four” has a “distinct retro-futuristic aesthetic and family-focused themes,” according to Rotten Tomatoes. With a “certified fresh” critics score of 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, reactions to “Fantastic Four” seem largely positive — even if they sometimes come with qualifications.

Pedro Pascal leads a visually stunning and emotionally rich reboot in "Fantastic Four: First Steps" that finally delivers the film these legendary characters deserve.

This iteration of the Fantastic Four has a standalone adventure without all the burden of the MCU's history and cast of characters.

Some superhero movies go for real-world relevance. "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" succeeds by doubling down on whimsical, wide-eyed wonder.

We're 37 films deep into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. How does "Fantastic Four: First Steps" rank against "Ant-Man" or "Avengers: Endgame"?

First Steps now playing in theaters, we've revised our ranking of the MCU's Multiverse Saga movies. Where does Marvel's First Family sit among this latest era of storytelling?

First Steps stars Pedro Pascal — but it also transports the Marvel Cinematic Universe into a whole new phase. The movie, which premiered on Friday, July 25, introduced fans to the latest iteration of the superhero group.