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Marvel Cinematic Universe’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps came out swinging with a massive $117 million domestic opening (per Box Office Mojo), the biggest for the franchise in 2025. However, that strong start took a steep dive just a week later, slipping 66% in its second weekend, and despite two straight weekends at No. 1, the third looks shaky.
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Fantastic Four Faces Tough Box Office Competition In Week Three
Now it seems that The Fantastic Four is in a tight race with two fresh contenders. Disney’s Freakier Friday, which brings back Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis from the 2003 original, is making a comeback. At the same time, Weapons, a new horror film from Zach Cregger, who directed Barbarian, is gearing up for a big launch.
Both are projected to pull in solid numbers and together could knock Fantastic Four down to the No. 3 spot, per Variety. According to Box Office Pro, Freakier Friday is expected to earn between $40 and $50 million. Weapons, even with its R-rating limiting its reach, is not far behind, with predictions ranging from $25 to $30 million.