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Update: The final figures won't be in until Monday morning, but here's the latest from today:

Another sharp drop for #FantasticFour in 3rd wknd. $4.5M Fri heading to wknd #boxoffice of about $15M, down 61%. Domestic cume will reach $230M in 17 days with final now likely to be around $275M. Best for any Ff movie & tops for #MCU this year, but #Marvel must have wanted more.

— Gitesh Pandya (TikTok @gitesh.pandya) (@GiteshPandya) August 9, 2025

Weapons and Freakier Friday have opened in theaters this weekend, and the two vastly different movies are exceeding expectations at the North American box office. However, good news for them is not-so-great news for The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Weapons is heading for a $38 million debut, including Thursday's $5.7 million previews. This marks the 11th time this year that a Warner Bros. title has sat in first place, good news for a studio that had a pretty disastrous 2024.

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2025 has been one of the weaker years for the film industry as high-budget films like Captain America: Brave New World and Snow White have failed at both impressing the audience and at the box office. While there have been many disappointments this year, it does not mean that there have been no good movies released this year, and to prove that, we have compiled a list of the best movies that have come out in 2025 so far.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps (In Theaters) Credit – Marvel Studios

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a superhero sci-fi action film directed by Matt Shakman from a screenplay co-written by Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, and Ian Springer. The 2025 MCU film is set in an alternate universe, and it revolves around the Fantastic Four as their world comes under attack...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps had a couple of weeks without any serious competition (though Superman and Jurassic World Rebirth posed a bigger problem than Marvel Studios likely expected), and now looks set to drop to third place in North America this weekend. 

During Thursday previews, Barbarian director Zach Cregger's Weapons earned $5.7 million, with Disney's Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis-led Freakier Friday behind it at $3.1 million. The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailed both movies with $2.9 million, a decent enough hold that placed it ahead of The Bad Guys 2 ($2 million), The Naked Gun ($1.5 million), and Superman. ($1.4 million).

The latter continues to exceed expectations in the U.S., and appears to have connected with moviegoers in a way the latest Marvel Studios movie has not. 

Heading into the weekend, it's looking like Weapons and Freakier Friday are going to be neck and neck. The latter is looking at a $27 million - $30 million haul,...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps hasn't reached the same heights as Superman at the North American box office, but it's also not the flop many people would have you believe.

The Marvel Studios reboot pulled in a decent $3.92 million on Wednesday, taking its 13-day domestic total to $212 million. Yesterday, it surpassed Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania's total of $214.5 million and is expected to rise to upwards of $233 million through its third weekend in theatres.

Box office analysts still expect The Fantastic Four: First Steps to finish its U.S. run with $280 million - $290 million, meaning it will be the McU's highest-grossing non-sequel since 2019's Captain Marvel.

It won't come close to reaching $1 billion, but when Disney and Marvel Studios look at numbers like those, you'd best believe they'll be happy—or happy enough—with a result that confirms there's interest in these characters.

Earlier this week, it was reported that...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is climbing up a major box office chart. The movie is the 37th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the interconnected superhero franchise from Marvel Studios, which is now owned by Walt Disney Studios.

2025's The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces the titular superhero family to the franchise, which includes Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), the Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), the Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and the Human Torch (Joseph Quinn). The movie also stars Julia Garner, Natasha Lyonne, Mark Gatiss, Sarah Niles, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ralph Ineson.

Per The Numbers, The Fantastic Four: First Steps has hit a cumulative global box office total of $382.1 million, comprising $212 million from domestic theaters and $170.1 million from international markets. This total has allowed the movie to climb another spot up the chart of the highest-grossing Disney movies of all time, across their brands.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps has hit No.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Inches Closer To Outgrossing An Early MCU Fan Favorite (Photo Credit – Instagram)

In addition to earning critical acclaim and positive audience feedback, Marvel’s latest superhero outing, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, has now become the highest-grossing Fantastic Four movie to date, surpassing the 2005 reboot. It has also outperformed several 2025 releases, including Sinners, Final Destination: Bloodlines, and 28 Years Later.

According to Box Office Mojo, First Steps has raked in over $367 million worldwide. And in doing that, it is now inching closer to the lifetime box office total of a beloved Phase One MCU film. Can you guess which movie it is? Read on to find out.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Set To Outgross This Early MCU Movie

That Marvel film is none other than Captain America: The First Avenger, which starred Chris Evans as the titular superhero. Here’s how the two...

The battle between Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps and DC’s Superman is looking more and more one-sided. According to the latest box office numbers, as of August 3, 2025, Fantastic Four has made $197.1 million in the United States and Canada and $170.3 million in other countries.

That’s a worldwide total of $367.4 million. Superman, on the other hand, is flying much higher with $316.1 million in the U.S. and Canada and $235.3 million internationally, adding up to $551.4 million worldwide. But, it makes sense, Superman has been out longer right?

Things started off promising for Fantastic Four. Before its release, it was expected to earn between $190 and $210 million globally in its opening weekend.

But after that big start, the movie’s momentum has taken a serious hit. On its second Friday, it made just $11.7 million, an 80% drop from the first Friday. That’s the worst Friday-to-Friday drop for any superhero movie this year.

Marvel Studios will release an "Art of" book for The Fantastic Four: First Steps this November, and several retailers have now been updated with preview pages showcasing never-before-seen artwork from the reboot.

The first piece reveals an even bigger Galactus than the one we saw rampage through New York City during the final act. Look closely, and you'll see a tiny Mister Fantastic scaling his thumb; had Marvel Studios gone down this route, there would have been no way for the team to physically attack the Devourer of Worlds.

We also have new shots of Shalla-Bal, a.k.a. the Silver Surfer, and a robotic version of Mole Man's giant monster, Giganto. It seems Marvel Studios thought that making him a robot rather than an underground monster was a better fit for the movie once upon a time.

While we got a classic version of Giganto in The Fantastic Four: First Steps' final cut,...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s latest big-screen adventure, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, is on track to make a huge mark at the box office. Industry estimates suggest the film could finish its theatrical run with between $520 million and $570 million worldwide, according to box office tracking sources.

As of August 3, 2025, the movie has already earned $198.4 million in the United States and Canada, and another $170.3 million overseas. That puts its total haul so far at $368.7 million.

The movie stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn as the iconic superhero team. They are joined by Julia Garner, Sarah Niles, Mark Gatiss, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ralph Ineson. Set in a retro-futuristic version of the 1960s, the story follows the Fantastic Four as they face off against Galactus, a cosmic force played by Ineson who threatens to devour the planet.

Leading up to its release, box office projections...

Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps is on track to finish its theatrical run with an impressive worldwide total between $520 million and $570 million, according to industry projections.

The movie, which cost over $200 million to make, marks the second reboot of the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is directed by Matt Shakman.

The film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn as the Fantastic Four, with Julia Garner, Sarah Niles, Mark Gatiss, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ralph Ineson in supporting roles. Set in a retro-futuristic version of the 1960s, the story follows the team as they face the cosmic threat of Galactus, a planet-devouring force played by Ineson.

As of August 3, 2025, the film has earned $198.4 million in the United States and Canada, along with $170.3 million from other countries, giving it a global total of $368.7 million so far. Box office experts say these...

Hideo Kojima, the well-known Japanese video game creator behind hits like Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding, has been using social media lately to share his thoughts on big movies.

Fans have enjoyed his reviews, which are often fun, thoughtful, and surprisingly detailed. This time, Kojima turned his attention to Marvel’s newest superhero film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

The movie is the 37th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and marks the second reboot of the Fantastic Four on the big screen. Directed by Matt Shakman and written by Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, and Ian Springer, the film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn as the superhero team.

It also features Julia Garner, Sarah Niles, Mark Gatiss, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ralph Ineson. Set in a retro-futuristic 1960s, the story follows the team as they face the cosmic threat of Galactus,...

Hideo Kojima, the Japanese video game creator best known for the Metal Gear Solid series, has been making a habit of reviewing big movies on social media. His takes are usually fun, thoughtful, and get a lot of attention from his fans. This time, he turned his attention to Marvel Studios’ latest release, The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

The movie is the 37th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and marks the second reboot of the Fantastic Four series. Directed by Matt Shakman and written by Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, and Ian Springer, it stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn as Marvel’s first family.

The cast also includes Julia Garner, Sarah Niles, Mark Gatiss, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ralph Ineson as the voice of Galactus. The story is set in a retro-futuristic 1960s world, where the team must face the planet-eating cosmic villain.

This weekend, The Fantastic Four: First Steps suffered from one of the biggest second weekend drops in the McU's history, landing between Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

After grossing an estimated $40 million in North American theaters this weekend, this harsh 66% drop was worsened by stronger-than-expected competition from The Naked Gun, The Bad Guys 2, and holdovers like Jurassic World Rebirth and Superman.

The overall box office landscape has changed, though, and even $40 million means The Fantastic Four: First Steps still had the sixth biggest weekend of 2025, reaching $198.4 million in the U.S. That took two weekends and is more than Thunderbolts* made during its entire run ($190.2 million). It will pass $200 million tomorrow, topping Captain America: Brave New World's $200.5 million run.

When all is said and done, the reboot will likely end its stint in the U.S. with $280 million - $295 million.

As of now,...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe might have to stop its celebration because The Fantastic Four: First Steps doesn't seem to be the hit everyone originally thought. The superhero film premiered in theaters on Jul. 25 and had an encouraging debut.

However, in its second weekend, things are looking bleak for Marvel's First Family. Per Variety, although The Fantastic Four: First Steps held on to the No. 1 spot for a second week in a row, its numbers are not worth celebrating. On its second Friday,First Steps saw a devastating 80% drop from its initial debut numbers.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps had a thrilling opening weekend, with $118 million domestically and a global tally of $218 million. The opening numbers were in line with 2023's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, which went on to gross $845.5 million worldwide.

On its first Friday, First Steps grossed $57.2 million domestically. One week later, the superhero film saw a...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps has managed to avoid crashing and burning at the box office in the same way as Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts*. However, predictions for the reboot's second weekend in theaters are understandably raising eyebrows.

After opening to $117.6 million last week, the movie is expected to gross $40 million to $45 million over the next couple of days. On the lower side, that's a pretty steep 66% decline, which is better than Captain America: Brave New World (68%) but bigger than Thunderbolts* (56%). The latter somewhat benefited from marketing shifting to *The New Avengers. 

These numbers suggest that The Fantastic Four: First Steps had a front-loaded debut, with fans rushing to see Marvel's First Family on the big screen again, but everyone else...not so much. 

It's not all doom and gloom, though. The Fantastic Four: First Steps had a decent week in North America and should reach $200 million by Sunday.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is about to enter its second weekend in theaters, and following an estimated $7.4 million Thursday, the movie is likely to end the weekend with an additional $45 million - $47 million. That's a 61% decline.

It's neither a great result nor a particularly bad one. There's still no word on international numbers, but overseas could be where The Fantastic Four: First Steps makes most of its money. The opposite is true for Superman, as that has grossed $300 million in North America alone.

Taking a bite out of the latest Marvel Studios reboot are The Bad Guys 2 and The Naked Gun. The former made $2.25 million from Thursday previews, while the R-Rated comedy reached $1.6 million.

As of a few days ago, The Fantastic Four: First Steps had grossed roughly $250 million worldwide, so bet on it easily surpassing $300 million by the end of the weekend. The reboot should end its...

Marvel Studios rarely recreates specific comic book covers or panels in its movies, and while staged moments like that sometimes run the risk of falling flat, it's proven to be mighty disappointing for many fans.

When it comes to Marvel's First Family, Bryan Hitch's Fantastic Four #554 cover is an iconic piece of imagery that would have made for a great poster. That didn't happen, but The Fantastic Four: First Steps' leads—Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach—have now revealed their take on it.

If only they were in costume, eh?

In other news, Deadline caught up with Paul Walter Hauser and asked the actor about his role as the McU's Mole Man. "I figured Harvey Elder, Mole Man — mad scientist, angry curmudgeon type with this kind of species that he defends — I was like, I can get on board with that," the actor explained.

"Mole...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Worldwide Box Office ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the latest Marvel superhero outing, has received a strong critical response and opened impressively at the box office, both domestically and internationally. According to Box Office Mojo, the film has grossed nearly $250 million worldwide, already surpassing the $168 million lifetime total of the 2015 reboot, Fantastic Four.

Until now, the highest-grossing Fantastic Four movie is the 2005 version, which grossed $333.5 million globally. First Steps is on track to surpass that figure, given its current momentum, but that alone isn’t the real milestone. The bigger question is: how much does it need to earn to break even or make a profit at the box office? Read on to find out.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Needs To Earn This Much To Break Even

According to a report by Variety, the film was made on a budget of over $200 million.

Sherlock Holmes, the famous detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle, is an IP that's been relentlessly mined for decades. There have been movies, television shows, video games and more, with a game show currently in the works.

According to Deadline, Remarkable Entertainment is creating a game show called Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock: The Detective Academy, in which contestants will have to follow in the titular detective's footsteps. Per the official description, the show promises to "test players' powers of deduction and logic as they attempt to solve puzzling crimes from the world of Sherlock Holmes."

"There is simply no greater figure in detective fiction," Remarkable heads Tamara Gilder and Cat Lawson said in a statement. "Sherlock Holmes defined the genre and continues to inspire new generations of armchair detectives around the world. Working in close collaboration with The Arthur Conan Doyle Estate, the guardians of Conan Doyle's work and his incredible characters,...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps' global box office surpasses Disney's live-action Oscar winner in the all-time charts. The Marvel Cinematic Universe's reboot of The Fantastic Four skips the titular team's origin story and is set in a retro-futuristic version of the 1960s, following The Fantastic Four as they defend the world from Galactus, a cosmic entity that consumes planets.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps' cast includes Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, making up the titular team. Julia Garner stars as the Silver Surfer alongside Sarah Niles, Mark Gatiss, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ralph Ineson as Galactus.

Now, in the five days since its theatrical release on July 25, The Fantastic Four: First Steps has grossed $227 million at the worldwide box office, surpassing the 2021 live-action Cruella remake at $225 million, according to The Numbers. Fantastic Four...

When Stephen King, the king of horror, raves about a show, you know it’s worth a look. He’s been buzzing about a three-part Netflix miniseries from 2020 called ‘Dracula’, and with good reason—it’s a fresh, gripping take on a classic that’s racked up serious viewership.

‘Dracula’ reimagines Bram Stoker’s iconic vampire tale, blending gothic horror with modern flair. The story follows Count Dracula, played with sinister charm by Claes Bang, as he leaves Transylvania for Victorian England, clashing with a determined nun, Sister Agatha, portrayed by Dolly Wells. Across three episodes, the series twists the familiar myth, diving into Dracula’s cunning and the battle to stop him. Created by Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, known for ‘Sherlock’, it’s a bloody, stylish ride that earned an 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.

King, whose own works like ‘Salem’s Lot’ and ‘Doctor Sleep’ redefined horror, called this one a must-see on social media.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Worldwide Box Office: Update After 4 Days ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Fantastic Four: First Steps has been in theaters for four days and is beating the global collections of several Hollywood movies. It crossed The Marvels’ worldwide haul in its opening weekend only and now has surpassed a Tom Cruise-starrer actioner. The MCU movie is also on track to beat The Incredible Hulk’s domestic haul soon. Keep scrolling for the deets.

The MCU movie has the potential to break the studio’s bad luck and give them a blockbuster after last year’s Deadpool & Wolverine. It will not be as big a hit as Deadpool 3, but it will surely be a box office success. The film opened with a strong $117.6 million collection at the domestic box office and will hit $150 million in its second three-day weekend.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps at...

The movie Fantastic Four: First Steps premiered on July 25 as the first film in Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film has been well-received by critics and has earned $227 million worldwide so far. A sequel is already being planned.

The film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn as the Fantastic Four team. Other actors in the cast include Julia Garner, Sarah Niles, Mark Gatiss, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ralph Ineson. The story is set in a retro-futuristic 1960s world where the team must stop Galactus, a massive cosmic being who wants to destroy the Earth.

Recently, the cast spoke with IMDb, answering various questions about the movie and their roles. When Ebon Moss-Bachrach was asked what he would do if he had The Thing’s superpowers, he didn’t hesitate.

“There’s a handful of fascists that I would just throw into outer space,...

The new Fantastic Four: First Steps movie made a big splash both in terms of box office and critical acclaim. It was released in the U.S. on July 25, kicking off Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Critics mostly liked the film, and it has already earned $227 million worldwide. A sequel is already in the works.

The movie stars a big group of talented actors, including Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn as the Fantastic Four. Other well-known actors like Julia Garner, Sarah Niles, Mark Gatiss, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ralph Ineson also appear.

The story is set in a 1960s retro-futuristic world where the Fantastic Four must protect Earth from Galactus, a cosmic giant who threatens to devour the planet.

Recently, the cast sat down with IMDb for a fun interview where they answered different questions about the film and their characters. When...

Fantastic Four: First Steps – Pedro Pascal & Joseph Quinn Reunite ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

When actors share the screen one time, it is a welcome surprise to see them work together again in a new project. The chemistry, the performance, and the hope to see the magic once again keep the audience hooked to the project. One such phenomenon has happened with the cast of Marvel’s latest superhero offering, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The movie stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Julia Garner in pivotal roles. Along with Pedro Pascal and Joseph Quinn, two more actors appeared in a popular fantasy show earlier, albeit at different times. Let’s take a look at this uncanny reunion!

A Mini Game Of Thrones Reunion On The Sets Of MCU’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps 1. Pedro Pascal

Long before Pedro Pascal shot to fame for his role in The Last of Us,...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is one of Marvel Studios' most visually distinct movies, largely due to it taking place on Earth 828. The parallel reality features a retro-futuristic world inspired by the 1960s and artist Jack Kirby's incredible comic book illustrations.

Talking to Variety, Ryan Meinerding, a character designer, creative director and the head of visual development at Marvel Studios, talked about putting a new spin on the team's iconic costumes.

"With the look of their suits, [costume designer] Alexandra [Byrne] and I were looking through different iterations of the comics," he explained. "The initiative came to lean into the blue and white suits more than the other iterations from the comics."

"It was meant to feel a little bit friendlier and more earnest and not quite so contemporary in its coolness," Meinerding continued. "We landed with something that felt like it was from the past, as if it was designed for a 1960s sci-fi movie.

Much of The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Earth-828 was brought to life with practical effects, and we're sure you'll remember set photos showing a "real" version of The Thing.

The character was brought to life with visual effects (unlike the 2005 and 2007 Fantastic Four movies), but this stand-in was used on set to give the cast and VFX artists some much-needed reference material. Now, we know who was in the suit, and it wasn't Ebon Moss-Bachrach.

Actor and professional wrestler Richard Summers-Calvert has confirmed that he was the practical Ben Grimm in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, while sharing new behind-the-scenes photos from the reboot's set.

You can take a closer look at Summers-Calvert as The Thing in the Instagram post below.

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Marvel Studios, meanwhile, has released...

Spoilers for "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" to follow.

All of the previous Fantastic Four films started with the team's superheroic origin. (The sequel "Rise of the Silver Surfer" being the obvious exception.) To avoid any rehashing, however, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" does something different and begins its story years into the Four's careers as heroes.

Not to worry, though, because the film doesn't leave out all context. One of the first scenes is the Fantastic Four guest-starring on "The Ted Gilbert Show." Its Ed Sullivan-esque host (Mark Gatiss) narrates a montage walking viewers (both within the movie and those watching in the real-world) on the Four's history, showing that they were astronauts dosed in cosmic rays that gave them incredible powers and are already celebrated as scientists, diplomatic leaders, and superheroes ... and what's a hero without a villain?

The primary villain of "First Steps" is Galactus...

It won't be until Monday morning that we have a clear idea of exactly how high The Fantastic Four: First Steps has soared during its opening weekend. Still, the latest round of estimates is in, and things look simply fantastic for Marvel's First Family.

According to Deadline, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is now eyeing a global launch of $220 million - $230 million after grossing $106.2 million worldwide through Friday.

The Matt Shakman-helmed reboot earned $57 million on Friday, taking its expected domestic opening weekend to $120 million - $125 million (some analysts believe it could go as high as $130 million if there's strong walk-up business today).

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is also exceeding expectations overseas, where it's now looking at a $105 million start. Like with Superman, the weeks ahead will be crucial for this one, though it's fortunate to have little in the way of noteworthy competition this August.

Will Marvel Studios'...

Much has been said about the practical costume worn by Galactus actor Ralph Ineson on the set of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and we now have a first look at it.

The Nosferatu star took to Instagram earlier today to share some photos from his time on set, a lonely experience for the actor, seeing as he shot his scenes without the rest of the reboot's cast.

This costume is an amazing practical creation, and pretty much identical to what we saw in the movie itself. Fans have unanimously praised the McU's take on the Devourer of Worlds, and the hope is that he'll somehow return in a future movie.

Talking to The Hollywood Reporter earlier this week, Ineson said, "There’s a lot to explore in the lore, and he is a big character in the whole universe. But I would be one of the last people to...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps has touched down in theaters, and with people now getting to watch the latest Marvel Studios blockbuster, we have a CinemaScore (perhaps the best indication of how good word-of-mouth is with filmgoers).

As a reminder, CinemaScore is a market research firm that surveys audience reactions to newly released movies.

After attending opening night screenings, moviegoers rate films on an A+ to F scale, providing insights into audience satisfaction. Widely used in the film industry, CinemaScore helps gauge the initial reception of movies and influences box office predictions based on audience feedback.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps has been awarded an A-, meaning it joins MCU movies like Captain America: The First Avenger, Black Widow, and Thunderbolts*. It also ties with The Batman and another huge superhero movie released earlier this month, Superman.

Unsurprisingly, this is a franchise-best result for the Fantastic Four franchise as First...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps has touched down in theaters, and with people now getting to watch the latest Marvel Studios blockbuster, we have a CinemaScore (perhaps the best indication of how good word-of-mouth is with filmgoers).

As a reminder, CinemaScore is a market research firm that surveys audience reactions to newly released movies.

After attending opening night screenings, moviegoers rate films on an A+ to F scale, providing insights into audience satisfaction. Widely used in the film industry, CinemaScore helps gauge the initial reception of movies and influences box office predictions based on audience feedback.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps has been awarded an A-, meaning it joins MCU movies like Captain America: The First Avenger, Black Widow, and Thunderbolts*. It also ties with The Batman and another huge superhero movie released earlier this month, Superman.

Unsurprisingly, this is a franchise-best result for the Fantastic Four franchise as First...

On Saturday 26 July 2025, BBC One broadcasts Saturday Kitchen Live!

Episode Summary

This week, “Saturday Kitchen Live” returns to BBC One with an exciting episode featuring host Matt Tebbutt. He will be joined by talented chefs Mandy Yin and Bryn Williams, who will share their culinary skills and delicious recipes. The show promises a delightful mix of cooking and conversation.

Special guest Mark Gatiss will also make an appearance. Known for his work in television and theatre, Gatiss is eager to explore his food preferences. He hopes to enjoy his food heaven rather than his food hell, adding a fun twist to the episode. Viewers can expect a lively discussion about favorite dishes and cooking experiences.

As always, the show will include some tasty recipes that viewers can try at home. With the expertise of the chefs and the unique insights from Gatiss, this episode is sure to inspire many in the kitchen.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is now playing in theaters, and according to Deadline, early estimates point to a $23 million haul at the North American box office following previews that began at 2pm on Thursday.

We'll have official numbers later today, but this $23 million estimate suggests the Marvel Studios reboot will easily beat those conservative $100 million - $110 million opening weekend predictions.

$23 million would also top Superman's $22.5 million debut ($2.8 million of which came from early Amazon Prime screenings), giving The Fantastic Four: First Steps the biggest Thursday of 2025 so far.

Proving that superhero fatigue only applies to movies that ultimately aren't a big enough draw to non-fans, the Matt Shakman-helmed reboot looks to get off to a considerably bigger start than Thunderbolts* ($11.5 million Thursday) and Captain America: Brave New World ($12 million Thursday).

The Fantastic Four: First Steps marks the 12th time an MCU movie has made more than $20 million from preview screenings.

Critics had their say on The Fantastic Four: First Steps earlier this week, and following an early international release and Thursday previews, fans and moviegoers are finally weighing in on the Marvel Studios reboot.

With over 2500 verified ratings on Rotten Tomatoes' Popcornmeter, The Fantastic Four: First Steps has an excellent 93% score. That's higher than Superman (92%), the same as Thunderbolts* (93%), and quite a bit above Captain America: Brave New World (76%).

The movie's Tomatometer score currently sits at 88% based on 235 reviews. While Thunderbolts* received a similar level of acclaim, it also failed to crack $400 million at the worldwide box office.

Fortunately, there appears to be far more interest in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Marvel Studios has successfully marketed it as an event movie, and as a largely standalone tale set on a separate Earth, it's likely to be a far more welcoming prospect than a feature led by streaming characters (Marvel...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is now playing in theaters, and the Russo Brothers have taken to Instagram to hype up Marvel Studios' "awesome" new movie.

Joe and Anthony also made sure to warn fans to "stay in your seats for the credits" because "#DoomsdayIsComing." The implication is that there's something in the post-credits scene setting the stage for next December's Avengers: Doomsday.

If you'd rather not wait to find out what happens, you can read a full breakdown of both stingers here.

It's shaping up to be a big weekend for Marvel's First Family, and we'll be sharing updates on the reboot's Audience Score and Thursday preview box office numbers very soon.

In our review of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, we concluded, "The Fantastic Four is an exceptional introduction to the MCU’s First Family, and thanks to a Jack Kirby-infused feel that’s unlike anything we’ve seen before,...

(L-r): Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch in 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four: First Steps. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios / © and 2025 Marvel.

After “Big blue”, the “man of steel” made a successful return flight into the multiplex almost two weeks ago, have you been waiting for the “other shoe” (in this case a boot made of “unstable molecules”) to drop? Yes, the “Dcu” is back in a big box office triumph, but what about those “guys down the street”, a nod from Deadpool & Wolverine? Are they resting on the good reviews (and so-so ticket sales) of Thunderbolts*? Oh no, my Marvel-maniacs, the MCU is also back and as “big” as ever with a spin on the “IP” that really began Marvel Comics way,...

Bookish, a 6-part, tightly edited but still not interesting enough, series is leaden with atmospheric tension. This is London in 1946; the Depression hangs dangerously in the air. There are long queues at food shops, which two detectives insouciantly break while in the line of duty.

But the focus of the labyrinthian plot is a bookshop owner eponymously named Gabriel Book. Mr Book (played with a mischievous wisdom by Mark Gatiss) seems more interested in young boys than books, which is not so okay back in those times.

When we first meet Gabriel Book, he has just recruited the rakish Jack (Connor Finch) as an assistant in his bookshop. Gabriel’s interest in Jack seems more than cursory, though he pretends otherwise.

Gatiss, who has also co-written this intriguing failure, is adept at bringing out the onion-like layers in Gabriel Book’s character, especially his relationship with his wife Trottie (Polly Walker...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is now playing in many theaters across the world, and while the best way to watch this movie is on the biggest screen possible, clips of Galactus are getting a lot of love on social media this morning.

While we won't be posting any leaked content here, if you're eager to hear what the McU's Galactus sound like, it won't take you long to track one of the many clips down.

It's fair to say that Ralph Ineson is perfectly cast as the Devourer of Worlds, and while it appears a few tweaks have been made to his natural voice, his performance still shines through. The actor is speaking at a slightly lower register than normal, making Galactus sound suitably ancient.

During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ineson was asked about playing a supervillain the same summer his Nosferatu co-star Nicholas Hoult stars as Lex Luthor in Superman.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Italy Box Office: Opening Day Update(Photo Credit –Facebook)

The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ international rollout has begun, and it has earned strong numbers at the box office in Italy. It has registered one of the biggest opening days among MCU movies and has also beaten the latest DC flick, Superman. The film is starting off on a positive note, and hopefully, it stays favorable worldwide. Keep scrolling for the deets.

The film is also tracking to have a strong opening at the domestic and worldwide box office and has received rave reviews in its early reactions. The MCU flick has an ensemble cast that includes Julia Garner, Sarah Niles, Mark Gatiss, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ralph Ineson. The titular team includes Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn. Kirby has received special praise for her portrayal of Sue Storm, and...

The review embargo for The Fantastic Four: First Steps lifted on Tuesday, and while the first wave of reviews was very positive, the reboot's Rotten Tomatoes score has been hovering around the mid-80s for the past couple of days.

The movie finally arrives in U.S. theaters later this afternoon, and that percentage score is now on the rise! With 174 reviews counted as we write this, The Fantastic Four: First Steps has an average rating of 89%. It debuted with 88% (the same score as Thunderbolts*), but this is the highest point it's reached on the review aggregator so far.

Can it possibly crack the 90s? That remains to be seen in the coming days, but either way, it ranks among Marvel Studios' best-reviewed movies.

Vanessa Kirby has received the lion's share of praise for her take on Sue Storm. "Vanessa is able to convey Sue's power and humanity so brilliantly,...

After Ncuti Gatwa’s statement about leading Doctor Who being a strenuous job, former writer of the show Mark Gatiss said that the series should go on a hiatus. Gatiss wrote several episodes for the revived show and has had an obsession with the series since his childhood, having written for magazines and producing a documentary on Doctor Who.

Gatiss, who also played multiple roles in the show, mentioned that the series had survived a hiatus before, and maybe it was time for another one (via Prospect Magazine).

It’s been back for 20 years, which is an awfully long time. Almost as long as its original run. That’s pretty spectacular. So maybe it’s time for another rest. I really don’t know. I only know that I still love the show with all my heart.

Doctor Who’s future is currently unclear as the series grapples with low...

Doctor Who was revived by Russell T Davies 20 years ago, ushering in the 'New Who' era. During this period, the show saw immense success, most notably during the runs of David Tennant's 10th Doctor and Matt Smith's 11th Doctor. However, in recent years, the series has become a little stagnant, and according to long-time writer Mark Gatiss, it's in need of another hiatus.

Mark Gatiss has been one of the most instrumental figures in the endurance of Doctor Who's modern era. He worked alongside all three showrunners: Russell T Davies, Steven Moffat, and Chris Chibnall. His writing credits include episodes like "The Unquiet Dead," "Victory of the Daleks," "Night Terror," "Robots of Sherwood," "Empress of Mars," and many more.

Gatiss hasn't only written episodes, but starred in them as well. One of his most notable onscreen appearances is as Professor Lazarus in "The Lazarus Experiment," where he...

With 130 reviews now counted, The Fantastic Four: First Steps sits at 86% on Rotten Tomatoes. The Marvel Studios movie has been Certified Fresh by the review aggregator, marking another win for the MCU at a time when the superhero genre needs one.

Thunderbolts* was a critical hit, but struggled at the box office (it tapped out at $382 million). Captain America: Brave New World, however, received largely negative reviews and barely passed $400 million worldwide.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps has quickly become one of Marvel Studios' best-reviewed movies, marking a phenomenal start for the McU's First Family that breaks an unfortunate streak for the Fantastic Four franchise.

Every single Fantastic Four movie until now has been rated "Rotten" on Rotten Tomatoes; First Steps is the only one produced by Marvel Studios, and the first to not only be deemed Fresh, but Certified Fresh.

In 2005, Tim Story's Fantastic Four movie, starring Ioan Gruffudd,...

Steve North & Hilary Rosen To Lead UKTV Content Team

Following the exit of the long-serving Richard Watsham, British channel operator UKTV will promote Steve North and Hilary Rosen to lead its creative team. North, currently Chief Programming Officer, will take on a newly-created Chief Content Officer post at the Bookish commissioner, while Rosen will assume the creative lead for originals, with her Director of Commissioning title remaining the same. Watsham will exit his post as Chief Creative Officer in September. North already oversees programming for streaming service U and manages the editorial direction of the BBC Studios-owned business. In his new role, he’ll report to UKTV CEO Marcus Arthur and will assume oversight of the content pipeline, including original commissions and acquisitions, along with the overall content investment strategy. The UKTV acquisitions team will now report into North. Rosen will also report into North, as she takes what...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps has opened in France, Indonesia, Italy, and the Netherlands today, meaning spoilers are already starting to find their way online.

That's inevitable with a staggered international release, but one of the reboot's worst-kept secrets has already surfaced this morning. Several photos from The Fantastic Four: First Steps' mid-credits scene are circulating on social media, revealing a first look at Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom.

We won't be posting them here, but they're not exactly hard to find. We'd also argue that this scene works best when seen on the biggest screen possible (it elicited gasps and applause at our screening).

Regardless, you'll find an in-depth breakdown of the movie's post-credits scenes here later today.

Filmmaker Matt Shakman has already confirmed that this sequence was shot by the Russo Brothers on the set of Avengers: Doomsday, and it shows Doom talking to the young Franklin Richards,...

Freddie Fox’s time-spanning short film The Painting & the Statue has been selected for the 2025 HollyShorts Film Festival.

Starring Mark Gatiss (Sherlock), Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education) and Asim Chaudhry (Barbie), the short follows two works of art — a painting and a statue — across 250 years: trapped in the same space, aware of each other’s existence, yet forever unable to meet.

“As the world changes around them, from the spoils of the 19th-century empire, through decadent Bright Young Thing parties, midnight Nazi bombings, and into the sterile halls of a modern-day museum reckoning with its colonial past, the silent observers remain unmoving, unseen, yet ever-watchful,” a plot synopsis reads. “Until, one day, by pure chance, their eyes meet, and for a fleeting, magical moment, the centuries melt away.”

The movie is produced by Kαrimα Sammout Kanellopoulou through her BAFTA-nominated company, Galazia Productions, and executive produced by Oscar-winner Chris Overton (The Silent Child)

and Slick Films,...

The pleasing back-to-basics feel in The Fantastic Four: First Steps suggests Marvel has learned valuable lessons from its recent box office underperformers. There’s a fresh willingness to prioritize character over the usual barrage of interchangeable CG action sequences that often overwhelm them, instead giving us relatable folks to invest in. Equally important is the decision to make this a legitimate stand-alone requiring no homework. The expectation that audiences would have intimate knowledge of a sprawling multiverse covered in a glut of features and TV series no doubt contributed to the perception of genre fatigue.

A quote on the end credits from Jack Kirby, who created the comic book series with Stan Lee in 1961, reads: “If you look at my characters, you will find me. No matter what kind of character you create or assume, a little of yourself must remain there.” Director Matt Shakman and screenwriters Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson,...

Paramount Home Entertainment has announced the Digital release for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which has grossed $588.8 million at the global box office. The eighth and presumably final installment has earned $195.8 million in North America and $393 million in international markets.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning will be available to buy on Digital starting on August 19, 2025. Fans who purchase the film on Digital can take a deep dive into the production with behind-the-scenes interviews, exclusive commentary, and deleted footage not seen in theaters.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning will arrive on 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray, and DVD on October 14, 2025.

Released in theaters on May 23 and directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the movie stars Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer, Nick Offerman, Hannah Waddingham, Tramell Tillman, Angela Bassett, Shea Whigham, Greg Tarzan Davis,...

Marvel Studios is back tonight, live from sunny Los Angeles, for the blue carpet world premiere of their third and final release of the year, the long-awaited The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

The early buzz has been otherworldly, so expect tonight to be a major event for the entire Marvel family as the stars of their latest blockbuster — Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn — are formally welcomed into the storied Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Director Matt Shakman is also expected to attend alongside the entire supporting cast, and as always, expect Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige to make an appearance — possibly dropping some juicy hints about what’s coming next.

Plus, with Avengers: Doomsday currently in production, there’s a strong chance we might see some cast members from next year’s Marvel epic make a surprise appearance. As for whether Doctor Doom himself — Robert Downey Jr. — shows up,...