First Steps has reached a pivotal point in its theatrical run as second-weekend numbers confirm a significant drop after its $117.6 million debut. Early estimates show a decline of more than 60%. The film now faces growing competition from new releases.

Marvel's big summer tentpole held on to the top spot at the domestic box office in its second week of release, and the margin of victory was significant. This weekend's silver medalist, the animated sequel The Bad Guys 2,

Marvel’s First Family might not save the day after all. “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is quickly losing steam in its second weekend, signaling the comic book adventure isn’t connecting at the box office beyond the film’s core demographic of superhero fans.