Marvel’s First Family didn’t stay at the top of Disney+ for long.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps hit Disney+ on November 5, 2025 and quickly became the platform’s most-watched movie. But after just about a week in the number-one spot, it has already been pushed down to second place – and the film that beat it isn’t another superhero blockbuster, but a nostalgic family comedy: Freakier Friday. GamesRadar++1
A Strong Start For The Fantastic Four
When The Fantastic Four: First Steps arrived in cinemas earlier this year, it pulled in over $520 million worldwide, kicking off Phase Six of the MCU with a big, splashy cosmic adventure led by Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Wikipedia
The movie later did very well on digital platforms too, topping Fandango at Home and hitting number one on iTuneswhen it was released for purchase and rental. By the time it landed on Disney+ on November 5, there was already a lot of buzz and curiosity from fans who missed it in theaters or wanted to rewatch it at home. Wikipedia
Thanks to that hype, First Steps quickly took the number-one spot on Disney+’s internal charts, becoming the streamer’s most-watched film for its first week on the service.
Freakier Friday Arrives And Steals The Show
Then came Freakier Friday.
The long-awaited sequel to the 2003 body-swap comedy starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan finally arrived on Disney+ on November 12, 2025. According to streaming data tracker FlixPatrol, the movie shot up to number one the very next day, overtaking The Fantastic Four: First Steps and holding the top position through the weekend. GamesRadar+
What makes this even more impressive is that Freakier Friday was already a hit in theaters, earning more than $150 million at the box office before its streaming debut. That mix of strong box office, nostalgia, and family-friendly fun gave it a huge advantage once it hit Disney+. GamesRadar+
In the new sequel, Curtis and Lohan return as Tess and Anna, but this time the body-swapping chaos expands to a new generation, including Anna’s daughter Harper (Julia Butters) and her step-daughter Lily (Sophia Hammons). That multi-generational hook makes it an easy watch for both adults who loved the original and younger viewers just discovering the story. GamesRadar+
Why A Comedy Beat A Superhero Blockbuster
From a fan’s point of view, this shift at the top of the Disney+ chart makes sense:
- Nostalgia power: People who grew up with the 2003 Freaky Friday have been waiting over 20 years to see Curtis and Lohan team up again. That emotional connection is strong. GamesRadar+
- Family appeal: Freakier Friday works as a movie everyone at home can enjoy together – parents, kids, and teens – which is exactly the kind of film that explodes on streaming. GamesRadar+
- Superhero saturation: Even with a big cast and MCU branding, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is still another superhero movie in a crowded market. A fun, light, body-swap comedy feels fresher right now for a lot of viewers. (This is an inference based on recent box office and streaming trends.) Wikipedia+1
The movie is still sitting high on Disney+’s most-watched list and continues to build its audience. Earlier data from services like Samba TV and various digital charts already showed that First Steps has strong rewatch value and solid interest from fans once it’s available at home. Wikipedia
In short: audiences know they can always come back to the Fantastic Four later, but they don’t want to miss the “event” of a long-delayed sequel like Freakier Friday.
What This Means For The Fantastic Four On Disney+
Being dethroned doesn’t mean The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a failure on streaming. Far from it.
Marvel also reportedly has a sequel already in development, with plans to bring the team back after they appear in upcoming crossover titles like Doomsday and Secret Wars. In other words, the Fantastic Four aren’t going anywhere – this is just one chapter in a longer streaming and cinematic run. Wikipedia
Final Thoughts – Which One Are You Watching First?
For Disney+, this is the ideal situation:
- A huge MCU blockbuster driving sign-ups and superhero fans.
- A nostalgic comedy sequel that turns into a surprise streaming champion.
For viewers, it’s a win-win weekend lineup.
On g9forty.com, we’re curious:
👉 Did you watch The Fantastic Four: First Steps first, or did you jump straight into Freakier Friday?
Tell us which one you loved more – and why – in the comments.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why did Fantastic Four: First Steps lose the top spot on Disney+?
Because Freakier Friday launched on November 12 with strong nostalgia, family appeal, and high rewatch value, pushing it ahead on the streaming charts.
2. Is The Fantastic Four still performing well on Disney+?
Yes. Even though it dropped to second place, it remains one of the most-watched movies on the platform this month.
3. What is Freakier Friday about?
It’s a sequel to the 2003 body-swap comedy starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, introducing a new generation into the storyline.
4. Is Marvel planning a sequel to Fantastic Four: First Steps?
Yes, Marvel Studios is already developing follow-up projects involving the Fantastic Four as part of MCU Phase Six.
5. Which movie is currently #1 on Disney+?
As of this week, Freakier Friday holds the top spot on the Disney+ global chart.
