Was The Fantastic Four: First Steps A Box Office Success?
The MCU debut of First Steps delivered mixed financial results. Months after its release, the question of whether The Fantastic Four: First Steps achieved box office success remains significant, especially given the long absence of Marvel’s First Family from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
For nearly two decades of MCU storytelling, the Fantastic Four had been missing. Their debut in First Steps was therefore a landmark moment for the franchise, arriving during a period of instability where some MCU projects thrived financially while others struggled.
Before release, the film’s performance was uncertain, but time has provided a clearer picture. Over its global theatrical run, The Fantastic Four: First Steps earned between $520 million and $521 million worldwide.
All box office data is based on figures from Box Office Mojo and The Numbers.
While this total is undeniably strong, it remains modest when placed alongside other MCU films—26 of which have surpassed this figure in their box office achievements.
Author’s Summary
The Fantastic Four: First Steps earned solid box office returns but ranked below the majority of MCU titles, reflecting a mixed yet meaningful comeback for Marvel’s First Family.