Fantastic Four had a solid opening… but it cratered in its second weekend with a brutal 66% drop. So what happened?
In this video, I break down 7 reasons the movie is struggling—despite positive reviews—and explore what this says about the current state of the MCU. Is the audience aging out? Is the brand damaged? Let’s talk about it. Let me know your take in the comments!
00:00 - Intro
00:48 - Why is Fantastic Four struggling?
01:13 - #1: Fantastic Four aren’t that popular
03:20 - #2: Bad release date – too close to Superman
05:46 - #3: Demand for comic book movies has shrunk
08:05 - #4: Not as rewatchable as Superman
09:57 - #5: Period piece films are a tough sell
11:10 - #6: The MCU is a damaged brand
14:39 - #7: General audience interest in MCU is shrinking
16:22 - #8: MCU fandom has aged out and hasn’t been replaced
20:55 - Final thoughts & call to action
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VIDEO SUMMARY
This video contains Sean Chandler Talks About's
Why Fantastic Four Is Bombing at the Box Office
Fantastic Four Fails: 7 Reasons It’s Underperforming
What Went Wrong with Fantastic Four’s Box Office?
Fantastic Four vs Superman: Why One Succeeded and the Other Didn’t
Is the MCU Officially in Trouble After Fantastic Four?
Fantastic Four Flop Explained: The Full Breakdown
Box Office Disaster? Fantastic Four’s Massive Second-Weekend Drop
Fantastic Four Isn’t Winning Fans — Here’s Why
Marvel’s Fantastic Four: Great Reviews, Terrible Box Office
Why Nobody Showed Up for Fantastic Four’s Second Weekend
8 Reasons Fantastic Four Is Failing at the Box Office
8 Reasons Nobody’s Showing Up for Fantastic Four
8 Reasons Fantastic Four Is Flopping Despite Good Reviews
8 Reasons Fantastic Four Is Struggling While Superman Soars
8 Brutal Reasons Fantastic Four Is Bombing
8 Reasons Marvel Fans Skipped Fantastic Four
8 Reasons the New Fantastic Four Movie Is Underperforming
8 Reasons Fantastic Four’s Box Office Drop Is a Disaster
8 Reasons Marvel’s Fantastic Four Couldn’t Compete
8 Reasons Fantastic Four Proves the MCU Is in Trouble
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