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Claims of "surging past Phase 1 MCU movies" and other milestones are met with skepticism, as the numbers reveal that the film's performance is merely marginally above some of the least successful entries from earlier phases. For example, "Quantumania," despite its failures, still outperformed "Fantastic 4."
What This Means for Marvel’s Future
This year's box office struggles underscore a growing issue for Marvel: a lack of trust from audiences. Three consecutive disappointing releases—"Thunderbolts," "Captain Black America," and now "Fantastic 4"—highlight a pattern that could threaten the franchise’s momentum if not addressed.