After a lukewarm run during its initial week, ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ appears to be getting a second wind. The film, headlined by Pedro Pascal, has seen a significant boost in collections on its ninth day. The global earnings soared to an impressive Rs 2252.45 crore, according to data from Sacnilk website.The early days showed signs of decline. Post-Day 5, the Day 9 numbers suggest growing interest, possibly due to strong IMAX 3D appeal and word-of-mouth buzz finally catching on.India Contribution Modest But Steady; English Version Leads the PackIn India, the film has earned Rs 30.09 crore net, with Rs 22.06 crore coming from the English version alone. The Hindi version has brought in Rs 6.59 crore, followed by Tamil at Rs 86 lakhs and Telugu at Rs 58 lakhs.Interestingly, the English version has maintained the highest day-to-day consistency. Day 9 alone added Rs 1.91 crore to the English total, showing a slight rebound from the mid-week dip. In contrast, the Hindi version saw a smaller Rs 19 lakhs on Day 9, while Tamil and Telugu made marginal additions of Rs 6 lakhs and Rs 2 lakhs, respectively.No Final Verdict Yet; But Revival Sparks Hope for Extended RunDespite its box office turnaround, ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ is yet to receive an official verdict in any language. The numbers are promising, but the lack of a declared hit or average status leaves room for cautious optimism.Still, fans and analysts alike are hopeful. Pedro Pascal’s presence and the film’s high-concept visual storytelling seem to be finding traction with a wider audience, especially those seeking immersive big-screen experiences. ETimes review for the film reads, “Pedro Pascal stands out as Reed Richards, portraying the duality of a brilliant scientific mind who views everything through a pragmatic lens. His internal conflict over his unborn child’s normalcy—constantly running scans and tests—is handled with finesse. Vanessa Kirby impresses as Sue Storm, balancing her duty as a superhero with that of a mother who refuses to sacrifice one for the other.”
