After a $117.6 million domestic start and promising word of mouth from its opening weekend, it looked like "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" could at least be a step in the right direction for Marvel Studios after two years of inconsistent box office returns.

It could be a close race for first place at the box office as "Freakier Friday" and "Weapons" target similar debuts.

First Steps and how the company considers it an original property. What did Disney CEO Bob Iger say about sequels and new IP? Disney had an important earnings call on Wednesday morning during which Iger spoke about the company’s future.