The Fantastic Four: First Steps Day 2 India Box Office Collection – Marvel's Latest Sees Only 40% Growth, Struggles at Indian Box Office

Marvel Studios’ latest superhero reboot, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, is off to a sluggish start at the Indian box office. Despite high expectations, the film registered only a 40% growth on Day 2 (Saturday), collecting ₹7.35 crore, following a modest opening of ₹5.25 crore on Friday. This brings its two-day net collection in India to ₹12.60 crore.

📉 Day-Wise India Box Office Collection (Net)

Day Box Office Collection

Day 1 (Friday) ₹5.25 crore

Day 2 (Saturday) ₹7.35 crore

Total (2 Days) ₹12.60 crore

🦸‍♂️ Underwhelming Reception for Marvel’s Reboot in India

Directed by Matt Shakman and starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Julia Garner, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Fantastic Four: First Steps was anticipated to revive interest in Marvel’s superhero universe in India. However, screen-sharing conflicts with major Indian films and growing signs of superhero fatigue among Indian audiences have contributed to the film's lukewarm performance.

Originally expected to debut with ₹8–9 crore in India, the film fell short on both days, and projections suggest its opening weekend may close around ₹20 crore. With strong competition from Bollywood releases like Dhadak 2 and Son of Sardaar 2, its lifetime collection in India may max out around ₹40 crore.

🌍 Global Box Office Performance

Internationally, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is faring significantly better. It’s expected to close its opening global weekend at approximately USD 230 million, with a projected lifetime gross surpassing USD 600 million — possibly reaching USD 700 million with strong legs overseas.

⚠️ Is This Another Marvel Miss in India?

Following the underperformance of Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts, this is Marvel’s third consecutive theatrical disappointment in India for 2025. While global fans remain loyal, Indian audiences appear to be shifting focus unless it’s a flagship title like Spiderman: Brand New Day or Avengers: Doomsday.