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CNN
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps' rockets to $118 million
Disney's 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' stormed the domestic box office, topping superhero competitor 'Superman' to finish No. 1 with $118 million. The reboot was a major comeback for the series, falling within range of analysts' expectations but short of a hopeful $130 million. 'Fantastic Four' is also the best-performing weekend for a Marvel film this year, easily surpassing 'Captain America: Brave New World' in February ($88.5 million) and 'Thunderbolts' in May ($74.3 million). 'This new phase for Marvel is truly important for the brand,' said Paul Dergarabedian, senior analyst at Comscore, adding that it 'doubles down on the 'Thunderbolts' success and is showing that audiences love going to superhero movies in the movie theater.' Shawn Robbins, director of analytics at Fandango and founder and owner of Box Office Theory, called 'Fantastic Four' a 'zero-homework-required' release, because it stands separate from the Marvel Cinematic Universe's established storylines. 'That's exactly where their franchise needs to be right now, as they not only try to keep those die-hard fans but bring back some of the more casual watchers,' said Robbins. While some industry experts have said moviegoers may be experiencing 'superhero fatigue,' Daniel Loria, editorial director at BoxOffice Pro, said Marvel may be slowed by 'franchise fatigue.' Marvel Studios has released 37 movies since 'Iron Man' in 2008, with four 'Avengers' movies between 2012 and 2019 having combined to gross about $10 billion when adjusted for inflation. Perhaps adding to the Marvel fatigue was Disney releasing Marvel Cinematic Universe television series on its streaming service, which complicated the franchise, Dergarabedian said. It hasn't helped matters that since the pandemic, Marvel movies have failed to get off to a hot start, with 2024's 'Deadpool & Wolverine' ($211 million) and 2021's 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' ($260 million) being exceptions. 'So much of (the franchise) is readily available at home,' Loria said. 'I don't think 'Fantastic Four' plays into any of that. It's a fresh, new experience, and I think audiences are responding to that.' 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' should help lift the franchise after the box office disappointment of 20th Century Fox's 2015 'Fantastic Four,' which grossed just $76.3 million domestically during its entire run, adjusted for inflation. Finishing No. 2 at the domestic weekend box office was Warner Bros. Pictures' 'Superman,' which grossed nearly $25 million. 'Superman,' part of the revamped DC movie universe, has so far grossed $289.5 million since opening on July 11. Dergarabedian said that the success of this month's two superhero films shows that 'if that genre or category of film were to disappear, it'd be devastating for the industry.' Warner Bros. Discovery is the parent company of CNN. Universal Pictures' 'Jurassic World Rebirth' came in third at the domestic box office, having grossed $13 million in its fourth week in theaters. It's grossed $301.51 million domestically so far. Robbins noted that there haven't been major examples of a DC and Marvel movie playing in theaters at the same time. He added that casual comic book fans who may normally pick one movie to see could make an exception to see both films in theaters. Loria cited a diverse slate of movies for continued moviegoing momentum. Aside from 'Superman' and 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' Paramount Pictures' comedy 'The Naked Gun,' which opens Friday, will open to offer 'a fresh, new genre.' This month's movie slate has lifted the box office 12.3% year-to-date compared to the same time last year, according to Comscore data. And the box office could still reach $4 billion this summer, Dergarabedian said, which would mark the second post-pandemic summer box office to reach that level. ''The Fantastic Four: First Steps' is going to fuel a very strong month of August. So what a great home stretch for the industry,' he said.
CNN
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps' rockets to $118 million
Disney's 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' stormed the domestic box office, topping superhero competitor 'Superman' to finish No. 1 with $118 million. The reboot was a major comeback for the series, falling within range of analysts' expectations but short of a hopeful $130 million. 'Fantastic Four' is also the best-performing weekend for a Marvel film this year, easily surpassing 'Captain America: Brave New World' in February ($88.5 million) and 'Thunderbolts' in May ($74.3 million). 'This new phase for Marvel is truly important for the brand,' said Paul Dergarabedian, senior analyst at Comscore, adding that it 'doubles down on the 'Thunderbolts' success and is showing that audiences love going to superhero movies in the movie theater.' Shawn Robbins, director of analytics at Fandango and founder and owner of Box Office Theory, called 'Fantastic Four' a 'zero-homework-required' release, because it stands separate from the Marvel Cinematic Universe's established storylines. 'That's exactly where their franchise needs to be right now, as they not only try to keep those die-hard fans but bring back some of the more casual watchers,' said Robbins. While some industry experts have said moviegoers may be experiencing 'superhero fatigue,' Daniel Loria, editorial director at BoxOffice Pro, said Marvel may be slowed by 'franchise fatigue.' Marvel Studios has released 37 movies since 'Iron Man' in 2008, with four 'Avengers' movies between 2012 and 2019 having combined to gross about $10 billion when adjusted for inflation. Perhaps adding to the Marvel fatigue was Disney releasing Marvel Cinematic Universe television series on its streaming service, which complicated the franchise, Dergarabedian said. It hasn't helped matters that since the pandemic, Marvel movies have failed to get off to a hot start, with 2024's 'Deadpool & Wolverine' ($211 million) and 2021's 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' ($260 million) being exceptions. 'So much of (the franchise) is readily available at home,' Loria said. 'I don't think 'Fantastic Four' plays into any of that. It's a fresh, new experience, and I think audiences are responding to that.' 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' should help lift the franchise after the box office disappointment of 20th Century Fox's 2015 'Fantastic Four,' which grossed just $76.3 million domestically during its entire run, adjusted for inflation. Finishing No. 2 at the domestic weekend box office was Warner Bros. Pictures' 'Superman,' which grossed nearly $25 million. 'Superman,' part of the revamped DC movie universe, has so far grossed $289.5 million since opening on July 11. Dergarabedian said that the success of this month's two superhero films shows that 'if that genre or category of film were to disappear, it'd be devastating for the industry.' Warner Bros. Discovery is the parent company of CNN. Universal Pictures' 'Jurassic World Rebirth' came in third at the domestic box office, having grossed $13 million in its fourth week in theaters. It's grossed $301.51 million domestically so far. Robbins noted that there haven't been major examples of a DC and Marvel movie playing in theaters at the same time. He added that casual comic book fans who may normally pick one movie to see could make an exception to see both films in theaters. Loria cited a diverse slate of movies for continued moviegoing momentum. Aside from 'Superman' and 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' Paramount Pictures' comedy 'The Naked Gun,' which opens Friday, will open to offer 'a fresh, new genre.' This month's movie slate has lifted the box office 12.3% year-to-date compared to the same time last year, according to Comscore data. And the box office could still reach $4 billion this summer, Dergarabedian said, which would mark the second post-pandemic summer box office to reach that level. ''The Fantastic Four: First Steps' is going to fuel a very strong month of August. So what a great home stretch for the industry,' he said.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Thunderbolts lost millions despite rave reviews, what's next for Marvel?
Thunderbolts premiered to strong enthusiasm—a whopping 88 per cent critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 93 per cent audience rating. Disney CEO Bob Iger even heralded it as 'the first and best' result of Marvel's new film strategy. But six weeks in, its $371 million global box office haul places it among the MCU's lowest earners. With a production and marketing outlay reaching $275 million, analysts say it would need about $425 million just to break even. Critical acclaim, financial crash Shawn Robbins, director of analytics at Fandango, suggests Marvel has entered a 'new era' where blockbuster success cannot be assumed. Indeed, while pre‑pandemic MCU films largely topped $500 million, only 6 of 13 movies have crossed that mark since 2020. Still, Marvel's vast ecosystem—including Disney+, theme parks, and merch—helps cushion losses. Standalone films are fading, but the big guns still fire Michael Bock from Exhibitor Relations notes that 'lower‑tier comic book movies aren't cinematic slam dunks anymore,' pointing to Thunderbolts' rapid decline at the box office. In response, Marvel is scaling back stand‑alone origin films and doubling down on tentpole events and crossover extravaganzas, think Fantastic Four: First Steps, Avengers: Doomsday (Dec 2026), Spider‑Man 4, and Avengers: Secret Wars (Dec 2027). These are seen as safer bets with built‑in fanbases. Quality over quantity: The creative course correction After Marvel fatigue set in—sparked by an overload of interconnected films and TV series—Kevin Feige admitted the studio had overstuffed its release schedule . The misfires of The Marvels and Quantumania forced introspection. Now, Marvel is pulling back, emphasising fewer, bigger, and more polished projects. Thunderbolts was viewed more like a narrative bridge than a standalone hit, What's Marvel's next move? Marvel has signalled that it will prioritise proven franchises like Avengers and Spider‑Man. Lesser-known characters may only get spotlight time in team‑ups rather than their own blockbusters . With rising production costs and tighter budgets, the MCU's strategy appears to be about smart storytelling over sheer volume.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Memorial Day Box Office Sales Inspire Optimistic Start to a Movie-Filled Summer
The success of Disney's live-action 'Lilo & Stitch,' along with the other Memorial Day Weekend movies, highlights the rise in one of Los Angeles' biggest industries: movies. With Memorial Day Weekend being an often big box office weekend, this year's weekend was the highest ever as moviegoers returned to theaters in record numbers. Memorial Day Weekend box office sales doubled from last year with 'Lilo & Stitch' achieving a record-breaking $183 million domestically and $341 million worldwide. Tom Cruise's 'Mission Impossible — The Final Reckoning' beat its personal box office record with $77 million in sales. The Weekend's total ticket sales were $326 theatre company shares rose quickly following the achievement. AMC's stock soared over 23%, while Marcus Corporation—parent company to Marcus Theatres rose 20%, according to CNBC.'Everything came together at the right time with two eagerly anticipated, positively reviewed tentpoles courting a diverse range of audiences,' Shawn Robbins, director of analytics at Fandango and founder of Box Office Theory told CNBC. 'This record holiday frame continues a box office winning streak which began in the spring and has now grown into bona fide momentum for what will likely be a $4 billion-plus summer at domestic cinemas thanks to a string of promising blockbusters on the slate.'Theatres can anticipate a blockbuster movie summer with the release of a live-action remake of 'How To Train Your Dragon' (June 13) and a number of sequels, such as 'M3GAN 2.0' (June 27), 'Jurassic World Rebirth' (July 2), and 'Freakier Friday' (Aug. 8). Additional highly-anticipated releases are 'Materialists' (June 13) starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans , Pixar's 'Elio' (June 20), DC Universe's 'Superman' (July 11), and 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' (July 25).
CNBC
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNBC
Movie theater stocks soar after record-breaking Memorial Day box office
Shares of movie theater companies soared on Tuesday following a record-breaking Memorial Day Weekend at the domestic box office. AMC saw its stock jump more than 20%, while shares of Marcus Theatres' parent company Marcus Corporation climbed 8% and Cinemark stock leaped 2.5%. The tandem releases of Disney's live-action "Lilo & Stitch" and Paramount's "Mission Impossible — The Final Reckoning" alongside holdovers Disney and Marvel's "Thunderbolts*," Warner Bros.' "Sinners" and "Final Destination Bloodlines" led to an estimated $326 million haul, the highest Memorial Day box office ever, according to data from Comscore. It is also more than double the $132 million in ticket sales collected last year during the same period. "Everything came together at the right time with two eagerly anticipated, positively reviewed tentpoles courting a diverse range of audiences," said Shawn Robbins, director of analytics at Fandango and founder of Box Office Theory. "This record holiday frame continues a box office winning streak which began in the spring and has now grown into bona fide momentum for what will likely be a $4 billion-plus summer at domestic cinemas thanks to a string of promising blockbusters on the slate." AMC, Cinemark and Marcus Theatres each posted their best Memorial Day Weekend ticket revenues of all time, as well as record food and beverage sales for the holiday. "Finally it would appear that our industry has turned a corner," Adam Aron, CEO of AMC, said in a statement. "Since early April, weekend after weekend, moviegoers have been demonstrating their preference for theatrical moviegoing. A record-setting Memorial Day holiday is yet another sign of the continued strength and relevance of moviegoing in 2025." "Lilo & Stitch" tallied $183 million during the four-day frame, leading the pack, while the eighth installment in the Mission Impossible franchise scooped up $77 million. "Final Destination Bloodlines" took in $23.9 million, "Thunderbolts*" added $11.8 million and "Sinners" snared $11 million, Comscore reported. The combination of new product and strong carryover from previously released films fueled the weekend, Chad Paris, chief financial officer at Marcus Corp, told CNBC. "This is the first time this year where I would say we've had a fulsome amount of product for the weekend," he said. "And we're now getting into the stretch in the calendar where we'll have a steady cadence of product releases and across genres, a lot of different products for people to go see." Over the summer period, which ends Labor Day Weekend, the domestic box office will see the release of Universal's live-action version of "How to Train Your Dragon," a new Disney and Pixar feature "Elio," the hotly anticipated "Jurassic World Rebirth," Warner Bros.' "Superman" reboot, and Disney and Marvel's "The Fantastic Four: First Steps." In between these tentpoles are a slew of low-and-mid budget films across genres like horror, drama, comedy and sports. "Every other studio and every other movie on the horizon over the next few weeks are going to ride a wave and benefit from the performance of the past couple of months," said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at Comscore. "We're going to have one hell of a summer and if Memorial Weekend is any indication, we're certainly looking at a $4 billion plus summer at potentially $4.2 billion plus and that's great news after a summer of 2024 that failed to reach that milestone."
