Marvel Studios’ reboot “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” delivered an estimated $118 million in ticket sales across the United States and Canada over the weekend, according to industry trackers, becoming the first Marvel release of 2025 to clear the $100 million mark. Overseas receipts reached about $100 million, lifting the film’s worldwide debut to $218 million and securing the No. 1 position at the global box office. The retro-themed superhero adventure set the pace early with $24.4 million in Thursday night previews, topping the $22.5 million benchmark established by “Superman” in January and marking the year’s strongest preview performance. Including those advance shows, opening-day sales came in at $57 million, the second-highest single-day haul of 2025. The new “Fantastic Four” carries a production budget of roughly $200 million, giving Disney some breathing room if domestic momentum holds and international markets continue to perform. While its $218 million launch narrowly trails the $220 million start for “Superman,” it signals renewed interest in Marvel properties after softer openings for “Captain America: Brave New World” and “Thunderbolts*” earlier this year. Premium formats helped boost returns: IMAX venues accounted for $26.6 million of the global total, with $16 million generated in North America. Strong critical notices and audience scores may provide legs in the weeks ahead as the studio ushers in Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.