BOX OFFICE: FANTASTIC FOUR Flops Overseas As Fox Says They're Still "Committed" To Franchise

BOX OFFICE: FANTASTIC FOUR Flops Overseas As Fox Says They're Still "Committed" To Franchise

If you thought that Fantastic Four's performance at the international box office could save it, think again! The numbers are in and they're not good. However, Fox's domestic distribution chief makes it sound like the rights won't be returning to Marvel any time soon...

By JoshWilding - Aug 09, 2015 11:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Fantastic Four
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
A lot of films have flopped in North America but later turned enough of a profit overseas to justify a sequel. That's not going to be the case with Fantastic Four! Following news of its dismal opening weekend, it turns out that it didn't fare any better internationally either as the reboot debuted with a dismal $34.1 million from 43 markets for a global haul of $60.3 million. This means that Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation was #1 worldwide for a second week with $65.5 million, and now a total of $265.3 million. With a horrendous C- CinemaScore, overwhelmingly negative reviews, and a director who has disowned the movie, Fantastic Four always had the odds stacked against it. 
 
What does this mean for the sequel? Fox are saying nothing about that movie (which is dated for 2017), but Fox domestic distribution chief Chris Aronson had this to say about these numbers: "While we're disappointed, we remain committed to these characters and we have a lot to look forward to in our Marvel universe." It's probably far too soon for any sort of decision to have been made by Fox about the future of the franchise, but this is one of the all-time worst debuts for a Marvel based property. It's only "beaten" by Ghost Rider: The Spirit of Vengeance which launched with a measly $22.1 million, but was significantly cheaper to produce than Fantastic Four
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Malcopunch
Malcopunch - 8/9/2015, 11:07 AM
[frick] You Fox, just give Marvel the license.
kylo0607
kylo0607 - 8/9/2015, 11:07 AM
Then look forward to Feige knocking on your door.

BravoBoss
BravoBoss - 8/9/2015, 11:07 AM
Do they really have anything to look forward to with fantastic 4? This is the fourth attempt at the fantastic four and it did terrible.
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 8/9/2015, 11:07 AM
That June 2017 slot is not happening.

I wish Fox sells it back to Marvel, but I would love to see the challenge of making the F4 franchise relevant since Fox is so hellbent on keeping this IP.
grif
grif - 8/9/2015, 11:07 AM
whatever.. i do not care about any cbms fox is making anymore. there is more than enough from other studios. i do not have to suffer from the shit fox makes.
BuckyCap
BuckyCap - 8/9/2015, 11:08 AM
Cutting off their nose to spite their face.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 8/9/2015, 11:08 AM




Chewtoy
Chewtoy - 8/9/2015, 11:08 AM
Yeah, and Warner Bros. kept talking about a Green Lantern sequel all the way through to the video release. You don't admit to the franchise being dead in the water until all the money has been collected that you're going to get.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 8/9/2015, 11:09 AM
KEVIN FEIGE BUSTIN INTO FOX HQ
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 8/9/2015, 11:10 AM
"While we're disappointed, we remain committed to these characters and we have a lot to look forward to in our Marvel universe."

BravoBoss
BravoBoss - 8/9/2015, 11:10 AM
I notice they also say "our marvel universe." It's funny reading into that
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 8/9/2015, 11:10 AM
The rights better come home, I'm literally not excited for anything Fox related right now
clogan
clogan - 8/9/2015, 11:10 AM
[frick]ING [foo foo]S.

StrangerX
StrangerX - 8/9/2015, 11:10 AM
Like I said Marvels first family should be on Netflix.
Prime
Prime - 8/9/2015, 11:11 AM
How about no? Give the rights back to Marvel.
zeon00
zeon00 - 8/9/2015, 11:11 AM
Shit movie shit cast
MrFridayNights
MrFridayNights - 8/9/2015, 11:11 AM
Sony said the same shit......
TheIronDuck
TheIronDuck - 8/9/2015, 11:11 AM
Nobody wanted this movie get it into your thick skulls and stop making crappy movies we don't want you to own the rights to make.
Shazam
Shazam - 8/9/2015, 11:12 AM

&


FOX!
MrFridayNights
MrFridayNights - 8/9/2015, 11:12 AM
I would see Shaun The Sheep Movieninstead of Fantastic Four 😹😹😹😹😹😹
McNyagano
McNyagano - 8/9/2015, 11:12 AM
ColonelSanders
ColonelSanders - 8/9/2015, 11:12 AM
I'll be surprised if Marvel doesn't get the rights back after this. Fox likely will not be willing to risk a big budget on another F4 outting.
Prime
Prime - 8/9/2015, 11:12 AM
Feige is coming for you Fox.
MrFridayNights
MrFridayNights - 8/9/2015, 11:12 AM
*instead*
Ultimates
Ultimates - 8/9/2015, 11:13 AM
"While we're disappointed, we remain committed to these characters and we have a lot to look forward to in our Marvel universe."





Go [frick] Yourself
RenegadeRinzler
RenegadeRinzler - 8/9/2015, 11:14 AM
Feige to Fox
"Look at this! Look around you! Do you think this madness will end with your rule?!"
ColonelSanders
ColonelSanders - 8/9/2015, 11:14 AM
I am still pumped for Deadpool. Fox probably wrote it off early enough that they didn't put much of a hand in the filming which means it might end up being good.
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