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This steep drop-off indicates a deeper malaise within Marvel’s current film slate. Historically, films with big opening weekends often suffer steep declines, but the 66% drop for Fantastic 4 is alarming given its already modest opening. When compared to recent Marvel releases such as Captain America: Brave New World (68% drop) and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (70%), it becomes clear that the franchise is suffering from audience fatigue and declining enthusiasm.