First Steps” dropped more than Marvel's previous film, "Thunderbolts," which took a 55% dive in its second weekend.

With The Fantastic Four: First Steps estimated for a difficult 66-percent box office drop from its respectable opening weekend of $118 million domestic, the comic book movie giant has watched its 2025 strategy lose some of the core audience that cemented the MCU as appointment viewing for years... the average moviegoers.

First Steps” grossed an estimated $40 million at the domestic box office over its second weekend in theaters, according to early estimates—falling below expectations and marking a steep decline after debuting at $117.