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Bollywood Movie ‘War 2’ Crosses ₹339 Crore Worldwide, Becomes Box Office Success After ‘Ek Tha Tiger’

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Intern Queeny George M.H , Team Allycaral

Bollywood’s cinematic universe continues to expand — and win. War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, is officially a box office success story. The film has raked in ₹339 crore worldwide in just 11 days, and is now inching closer to the ₹350-crore milestone.

Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film is the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War and is part of the YRF Spy Universe, which includes previous hits like Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, and Pathaan.

💰 Box Office Performance (as of Day 11):

  • Domestic net: ₹214 crore
  • Domestic gross: ₹264 crore
  • Overseas earnings: Over $9 million (approx. ₹75 crore)
  • Total worldwide gross: ₹339 crore

Despite a minor dip in its second week, War 2 held steady over the weekend with a ₹6.5 crore haul on Sunday alone, and ₹16.75 crore across its second weekend in India.

The film’s overseas performance has been equally impressive, particularly in North America, the Middle East, and the UK. The global fan bases of Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR have played a crucial role in this wide appeal.

War 2 not only strengthens YRF’s vision of an interconnected spy world but also sets the stage for more crossover events and character integrations in future films. With its high-octane action, star power, and sleek production, War 2 has reaffirmed the success formula for Indian cinematic universes.

“The war is not over yet for the box office,” one trade analyst noted. “This one’s still going strong.”

With more fuel left in its theatrical run, War 2 is expected to comfortably cross the ₹350 crore milestone. For fans of spy thrillers, this is one film that’s ticking all the right boxes.

Films

Box Office Shake-Up: ‘Fantastic Four’ Stumbles as ‘Freakier Friday’ and ‘Weapons’ Threaten the Throne

Tanisha Cardozo

The dog days of summer are proving to be unpredictable at the box office. Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps, once expected to be a dominant theatrical force, is rapidly losing momentum. Now in its third weekend, the superhero reboot is expected to bring in just $18 to $20 million — a steep drop from earlier projections.

So far, the film has earned $200 million domestically and $370 million globally, and will soon surpass Thunderbolts ($382M) and Captain America: Brave New World ($415M). But despite being Marvel Studios’ highest-grossing release of 2025 to date, its performance falls short of being a true blockbuster comeback for the studio.

Challenging its position are two wildly different films: the nostalgic comedy sequel Freakier Friday and the spine-chilling horror film Weapons.

Freakier Friday
 Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis reprise their iconic roles in Freakier Friday, the sequel to the 2003 body-swap hit Freaky Friday. Directed by Nisha Ganatra (Late Night), the film ups the stakes with a chaotic four-way body swap involving Tess (Curtis), Anna (Lohan), Anna’s daughter, and her new step-daughter.

Produced on a modest $42 million budget, Freakier Friday looks to earn $10 to $12 million internationally during its opening and has already received glowing early reviews. Entertainment Weekly praised the film for “recapturing and strengthening the magic” of the original, crediting its heartfelt humor and ensemble cast, including Chad Michael Murray, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Manny Jacinto, and Julia Butters.

Weapons
 Zach Cregger, who broke out with the cult horror hit Barbarian, returns with another twisted tale. Weapons, backed by Warner Bros., is a chilling thriller with a $38 million budget. It stars Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, and Alden Ehrenreich and follows the mysterious disappearance of 17 schoolchildren in a small town — a premise that has already left critics shaken.

Variety’s Peter Debruge called it “a cruel and twisted bedtime story […] the kind where characters kill on command and audiences find it difficult to sleep afterward.”

Box Office Outlook
 Despite Fantastic Four’s strong early numbers, the shift in audience tastes post-pandemic is palpable. Viewers are increasingly drawn to either horror with a bite or light-hearted nostalgia, rather than traditional superhero fare. Disney’s calculated risk in betting on a comedy sequel and Warner Bros.’ focus on a smart horror film may pay off in surprising ways.

Comscore reports the box office is currently 9.5% ahead of 2024, but still 23% behind 2019’s pre-pandemic numbers. Summer revenues just crossed $3 billion, but whether the season can reach the $4 billion benchmark remains uncertain.

With the industry still seeking a reliable formula in the post-COVID world, Freakier Friday and Weapons might just be the unexpected sleeper hits the box office needs to round out summer 2025.

Films

Superhero Showdown: Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Eyes Box Office Glory After DC’s Superman Triumph

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo

Following the thunderous box office success of DC’s Superman, the spotlight now shifts to Marvel Studios as it prepares to release Fantastic Four: First Steps on July 25, 2025.

Starring a powerhouse cast — Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach — this bold reboot of Marvel’s first family is being watched closely by fans and critics alike. Much like Superman, Fantastic Four will skip the traditional origin story in favor of launching directly into a world where the heroes are already powered, self-aware, and active. This fresh storytelling approach promises more action and less backstory, giving longtime fans something new to enjoy.

While Superman has already captured the box office crown and critical praise, Marvel’s challenge is clear. With pre-sales reaching $13 million, Fantastic Four is outperforming Thunderbolts and Captain America: Brave New World, yet it still trails Superman by roughly 20%. That gap is causing a bit of nervous energy inside Marvel Studios.

Adding to the pressure is the unexpected success of Jurassic World: Rebirth, which recently smashed its way past $545 million worldwide. It’s a reminder that superheroes no longer dominate by default — they must deliver.

One of the most anticipated aspects of Fantastic Four: First Steps is the chemistry among its cast. Pedro Pascal steps into the shoes of Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby plays Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach takes on Ben Grimm. Marvel fans are curious to see how this new team gels in a post-Avengers world.

Interestingly, this battle of brands also mirrors a shift in creative leadership. James Gunn, once a Marvel mainstay, now helms DC’s creative vision. His influence on Superman‘s tone and success is already being felt — raising the stakes for Marvel’s next moves.

July 2025 has become a pivotal month for the superhero genre. With two franchise-redefining films hitting cinemas just weeks apart, fans have more to look forward to than ever. Whether you wear your cape for Marvel or DC, one thing is clear: the ultimate winner is the moviegoer.

Marvel’s turn is here. Can Fantastic Four: First Steps rise to the occasion?  Theaters will decide. Releasing worldwide on July 25.

Stay tuned for reviews, updates, and post-release box office reports.