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Such opening figures, while respectable in some contexts, are considered underwhelming for a blockbuster expected to spearhead future franchise milestones. For comparison, recent superhero movies such as Captain America: Brave New World debuted with around $192 million globally, while Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania managed $225 million — a film marred by poor critical reception and lukewarm box office response. On the higher end, the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise achieved nearly $290 million on its opening weekend, setting a benchmark that Fantastic 4 has yet to reach.