Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Reboots a Superpowered Family for the Big Screen
UK, JUL 23 – The reboot highlights the Fantastic Four's family dynamics and cosmic stakes against Galactus, with the film marking a fresh start after decades of failed adaptations.
- Thursday marks the UK theatrical release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, set on Earth-828, marking Marvel Studios' MCU debut.
- Following Marvel’s reacquisition of the rights, five previous films, four decades, and three reboots set the stage for this new reboot.
- A quick montage shifts focus to Galactus’s arrival, while the retro-futuristic Baxter Building design stands out as a highlight, and family dynamics drive the narrative.
- The core cast delivers buoyant family warmth, while Kevin Feige praised the ensemble’s chemistry, underscoring their strength.
- Despite heroics, box office prospects appear modest ahead of Avengers: Doomsday, the film proves a return to form, boosting Marvel's franchise future.
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