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Disappointing Box Office Performance
"Fantastic 4" managed to gross just under $470 million worldwide, a figure that falls short of the lofty ambitions set by Marvel. The film experienced a steep 44% drop in its earnings after its initial release, following two previous significant drops of around 60%. These figures indicate a clear and rapid loss of audience interest.
By the end of its run, projections estimate the total global gross will hover between $500 million and $510 million. While this may seem substantial in absolute terms, for a blockbuster of Marvel’s scale, it is considered a financial failure. The film's performance is a stark contrast to Marvel’s previous successes and signals a troubling trend.