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The Fantastic Four are back - but not as you know them. ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ marks the beginning of a bold new era for Marvel’s most iconic superhero f
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‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’: Marvel finally made an MCU movie you don’t need a guide to follow
Maybe “superhero fatigue” is a thing of the past – with DC’s “Superman” still soaring in theaters, Marvel’s “Fantastic Four” reboot is set to join the fun this weekend, with positive momentum.
While Fox had respectable success with the 2005 and 2007 Fantastic Four movies (which starred Chris Evans as Johnny Storm pre-Captain America), the former studio saw a Josh Trank-directed 2015 reboot completely tank after a full reshoot, grossing only $167M worldwide. This time, it’s different — it’s Feige’s Fantastic Four.
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Fourth time's the charm. First there was the low-budget version of "The Fantastic Four," produced by Roger Corman, which Marvel managed to bury before it hit theaters (though bootlegs abound). The comic book company was far more enthusiastic about a pair of early-2000s adaptations at Fox,
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Now, another reboot, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, is debuting, and it’s taking a much different approach than the previous films. The first Fantastic Four comic debuted in 1961, and the new movie will return the beloved superheroes to their '60s roots, offering up a period film full of retro flair.
First Steps," uncovers secrets with Pete Davidson in "The Home," and encounters ancient spirits starring TIkTok creators in "House on Eden."
It’s a reboot worth watching. Set in a retro-futuristic, midcentury America, The Fantastic Four: First Steps follows Marvel’s First Family — Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby),