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The industry also attempts to minimize the losses, suggesting that coverage on video-on-demand and other revenue streams might salvage the movie’s financial standing. Nonetheless, the core theatrical numbers strongly imply that the film is a significant loss for Disney, and the universal consensus hints at a challenging future for Marvel’s cinematic plans.
Conclusion: A Year of Disappointment for Marvel
Fantastic 4: First Steps exemplifies the difficulties Marvel faces in maintaining its blockbuster streak. Despite high-profile promotional campaigns and significant investments, the movie's underperformance has marked another failure in a series of box office disappointments in 2023.