‘Fantastic Four’ Test Screenings Were Not as Mixed as Reports Claim

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As a movie enthusiast, I came across some buzz online about the audience response to the screening of . Many web-savvy reviewers claimed the general sentiment was “meh” and “mid,” but it appears these opinions might not be entirely representative. In fact, someone who actually attended one of these screenings clarified that these comments were based on a solitary remark made by another viewer at their screening.

According to someone who attended the screening, as reported by ComicBookMovie, they acknowledged that their initial comment might have been exaggerated or misconstrued, leading some content creators (or “scoopers”) to retract their posts or offer apologies following a wave of reactions.

I’ve come across numerous articles sharing stories and facts that resonated with my own experiences. I felt compelled to clear up some misunderstandings that have been circulating. Contrary to what has been claimed, no one in the audience shouted out ‘mid’. Instead, a man sitting beside me was audibly sighing and moving his hands around. After the movie ended, I asked him for his thoughts, and he responded by saying ‘it was okay’ or ‘average’, not ‘mid’ as some have suggested.

I shared this tale on Discord immediately after I left, but some insiders have exaggerated it. They claim that someone shouted ‘mid’ in the theater, which is completely false…an employee was merely asking for people’s reactions. I overheard many responses of ‘Excellents’, the top rating on the survey.

‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Can Be Marvel’s Savior This Year

Despite neither “Captain America: Brave New World” nor “Thunderbolts” being financial flops considering their box office earnings, the substantial production costs associated with Marvel movies necessitate that these films achieve higher sales volumes compared to typical releases in order to generate a profit solely from ticket sales. The upcoming “Fantastic Four,” slated for release in July, is predicted to outperform both movies; however, its ability to rescue Marvel Studios’ 2025 film releases remains uncertain.

Predictions for the film’s opening are still under wraps and will likely be shared within a fortnight. This week saw the unveiling of early box office estimates for ‘Superman’, indicating that James Gunn’s DCU is poised to make a strong debut and potentially hold the record for the highest opening of any Warner Bros. film ever. Although ‘Fantastic Four’ may not have the immediate name recognition as Superman, Marvel’s First Family are undoubtedly more prominent than the Thunderbolts.

Marvel Studios is gearing up for two of its most monumental films yet, “Doomsday” and “Secret Wars.” It remains to be seen if the movies based on these titles can enjoy the same success that films like “Ant-Man and Wasp,” as well as “Captain Marvel,” did a few years back. Such success could significantly strengthen Marvel’s future and pave the way for their next phase, including the integration of the X-Men into the franchise.

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2025-06-01 19:10