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Future Outlook for the Marvel Cinematic Universe
The film’s underperformance is seen as a disappointing sign for the future of the MCU, especially as it was meant to set the stage for Doomsday. The lukewarm response indicates that audiences might not be as invested in the new direction or in the broader future of Marvel’s universe.
In sum, Fantastic Four's current box office trajectory underscores the importance of audience retention and buzz. With the film needing a strong hold to avoid a disastrous decline, Marvel faces the challenge of turning an underwhelming debut into a sustained success—something that now seems less certain than it once did.