Fantastic Four MCU Expected $125M-$136M Debut Breaks Ticket Sales Records

Marvel Studios’ upcoming film The Fantastic Four: First Steps is generating significant buzz ahead of its July 25, 2025 release, with early box office projections estimating an opening weekend between $125 million and $136 million, potentially placing it among Marvel’s top summer releases. The movie has set a new record for first-day ticket pre-sales in 2025 according to Fandango, surpassing all other films this year and indicating strong audience anticipation. Starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, the film features the iconic Marvel First Family facing the cosmic threat of Galactus and his Herald, Silver Surfer. Despite mixed reactions from a recent test screening, early ticket sales and comparisons with previous Marvel openings suggest it could reverse concerns about Marvel fatigue and outperform recent MCU entries like Thunderbolts and Captain America: Brave New World. Directed by Matt Shakman, The Fantastic Four: First Steps will also lead into Phase 6 of the MCU, with returning cast members confirmed for the follow-up Avengers: Doomsday in 2026. The film’s blend of a 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic setting and a strong ensemble cast has helped it become one of the most anticipated movies of the summer.