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‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Review — Nothing Fantastic About This Dull MCU Snoozefest

1960S EARTH (RETRO-FUTURISTIC SETTING OUTSIDE MCU MAIN TIMELINE), JUL 25 – The film reintroduces the Fantastic Four in a 1960s retro-futuristic setting, focusing on family themes and a cosmic threat while skipping the origin story, starting MCU Phase Six.

  • Recently, The Fantastic Four: First Steps premiered as the opening installment of the MCU's sixth phase, set outside the 616 timeline on a retro-futuristic 1960s Earth.
  • After Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox, reviving the 'First Family' IP prompted the film's development while addressing Marvel fatigue.
  • As a global warning rings out, the Silver Surfer warns Earth of impending destruction by Galactus, forcing the Fantastic Four to unite to avert a doomsday threat.
  • Reviewers note the film recycles its plot from a 2007 predecessor, and its action sequences fall flat with disappointing special effects.
  • Future Avengers plans place the Fantastic Four, expected to lead the next team-up against Dr. Doom, into the MCU's future, with origins outside the main timeline.
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rediff.com broke the news in on Friday, July 25, 2025.
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