Marvel and Disney’s highly anticipated film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, kicked off its international rollout on Wednesday and is currently screening in 44 material offshore markets. As of Thursday, the international box office total is estimated to reach an impressive $27 million. This launch has already achieved significant success, securing the No. 1 opening day across various regions, including Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific.
At this early stage, First Steps is estimated to be performing 57% better than Captain America: Brave New World, 32% ahead of Superman, and 9% above Thunderbolts in comparable markets and at current exchange rates. According to our global preview, the international box office launch projection for The Fantastic Four is estimated to be between $90 million and $100 million, indicating potential for further upside as the weekend progresses.
The film, directed by Matt Shakman, features a stellar cast including Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Julia Garner. Not only is the film making waves at the box office, but it has also played a significant role in helping The Walt Disney Studios surpass the $3 billion mark globally. When domestic previews are included, Disney is expected to cross this milestone today, making it the first studio to achieve this feat in 2025.
The top five overseas markets for First Steps through Thursday are:
Mexico: $4.1M UK: $2.8M France: $2.7M Italy: $1.7M Brazil: $1.7MFrance, in particular, recorded the third highest opening day of 2025, outperforming Thunderbolts by 84%, Superman by 80% (including previews), Captain America: Brave New World by 57%, and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania by 16%. Similarly, Italy also had a remarkable performance, achieving the third best opening day of the year, significantly ahead of Superman (+111%) and Captain America: Brave New World (+81%).
In the Asia-Pacific region, the film saw strong market shares on its launch day, with Indonesia at 89%, the Philippines at 76%, and Hong Kong at 53%, indicating a positive reception. On Thursday, major markets including Mexico, the UK, Brazil, Australia, Germany, and Korea joined the lineup. Notably, the Latin American debuts were all ranked as No. 1, and Mexico is leading overseas play after just one day, coming in 97% ahead of Brave New World, 51% ahead of Superman, and 3% ahead of Thunderbolts.
On Thursday, First Steps captured a 68% market share. The UK welcomed the film with the second biggest opening day of summer 2025, although it came in slightly lower than Superman (-23%). In Germany, the film’s opening was a remarkable 136% ahead of Superman. In Australia, First Steps achieved a 60% market share, marking the biggest Marvel opening day of the year, surpassing Thunderbolts by 57% and Captain America: Brave New World by 45%.
As the weekend approaches, markets set to open today include China, Japan, and Spain. Although the Chinese market has shown a softer response to superhero films recently, and Japan is facing stiff competition from local titles, there are high expectations for strong numbers from Spain. As the rollout continues, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is poised for sustained success at the international box office.
