Superman, First Steps and Fantastic Four
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Fantastic Four, Steps and Post-Credits Scene
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Superhero movies appear to be back. After Superman opened to a storming box office a couple of weeks back, Fantastic Four: First Steps, by a whisker, has done even better. But damn, it was close.
So, here are the five reasons I believe that “Fantastic Four: First Steps” beats “Superman.” “Fantastic Four’s” biggest strength is how it successfully balances its four main players, the eponymous quartet, ensuring that each is given their moment to shine, while also feeling part of a superhero team as well.
First Steps, and while Marvel's First Family was beaten by Superman in North America, the team reigned supreme overseas. Read on for
“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 coming in lighter than projections in its first box office weekend with $117.6 million. Still records were broken.