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?

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8 Reasons Nobody’s Showing Up for Fantastic Four

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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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