“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” Rises With ₦107.6 Million Nigerian Launch

Marvel Studio’s latest ensemble, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is off to a spectacular  start in Nigeria.

 

According to Nigerian Box Office on X—and corroborated by data from the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN)—the film earned ₦91 million during its opening weekend, not including the ₦16.5 million of mid-week previews which brings its total launch to ₦107.6 million.

 

This makes “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” the fifth tentpole of the Nigerian year to surpass the ₦100 million mark. For reference, “Iyalode”  and Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” managed ₦103 million and ₦106 million respectively, while “Captain America: Brave New World” and Superman’s soared at  ₦121 million and Superman’s ₦133 million respectively.

 

Among foreign/international debuts in Nigeria, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” total still pales behind “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (₦223 million) “Avengers: Endgame” (₦189.5 million), and  “Deadpool” (₦144.6 million).  “Superman” (₦133 million), “Captain America: Brave New World” (₦121 million).

 

Although Marvel’s first family suppressed James Gunn’s “Superman” down in other markets, it wasn’t as significant in Nigeria, where the latter grossed ₦39.7 million, a respectable -43% decline from last weekend’s ₦70.4 million.

 

Below are the highest openings for a foreign/International film in Nigeria (as of July 2025)

1. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – ₦223 million) 
2. Avengers: Endgame – ₦189.5 million
3. Deadpool – ₦144.6 million
4. Superman –  ₦133 million
5. Captain America: Brave New World – ₦121 million
6. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness – ₦120 million 
7. The Fantastic Four: First Steps – ₦107
8. Sinners – ₦106 million