The Fantastic Four: First Steps Just Got A Very Exciting Update

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps Just Got A Very Exciting Update

Key Takeaways

  • Production of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps‘ has wrapped after filming for 5 months.
  • Fans can expect to be surprised by the film in a way they may not have been with other MCU projects, given the intense level of secrecy surrounding the plot and other major details.
  • Despite previous movie flops, the enduring love for Marvel’s ‘first family’ fuels excitement for the upcoming release.

As a lifelong Marvel fan who grew up with the Fantastic Four comics, I can hardly contain my excitement for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”! After years of disappointing adaptations and false starts, it’s finally happening – and the secrecy surrounding this film has only fueled my anticipation. The casting news alone, such as Dr. Doom and Galactus, have sent shockwaves through the Marvel community, leaving us all guessing about what surprises are in store.

The eagerly awaited movie “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” in 2025 is poised to create quite a stir. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, fans received an unexpected treat that promises to match their anticipation.

Details about the upcoming film have been tightly guarded, which is quite remarkable given Marvel’s history of leaks and paparazzi presence on their sets. Yet, this hasn’t stopped numerous speculations and theories from circulating like wildfire. The unexpected revelation at San Diego Comic Con in July that Dr. Doom would be played by Ralph Ineson has certainly intensified the buzz. While Galactus is currently the confirmed villain, there’s a possibility that fans might see Robert Downey Jr. in a different colored armor next year. Apart from that, only rumors and a few set photos were all we knew about the filming process. However, new information has surfaced now.

On November 30, 2025, a trusted film news platform named Film Updates reported on X that the production of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” had been completed. The filming took place from July to late November, ending slightly before December, as previously indicated by Marvel Studios’ boss Kevin Feige this month. It appears that Marvel was keen to begin utilizing the newly-acquired rights for these characters, which they gained access to after Disney completed its purchase of 20th Century Fox in 2019. The announcement of a new Fantastic Four movie was made at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) in that same year, but updates on the project were scarce due to delays caused by the pandemic until Matt Shakman was appointed director in 2022. Following this, there was a period of silence until February of this year when the cast for the film was finally revealed through Marvel.com.

Despite receiving negative critical reception, with scores of 27% and 37% on Rotten Tomatoes, the original Fantastic Four duology still holds a special place in the hearts of Marvel Comics’s ‘first family’ fans for two primary reasons. Firstly, it’s the only big-screen adaptation of the Fantastic Four that has been produced. Secondly, the talented cast, including Chris Evans, who would later become famous as Captain America, made his Marvel debut in this series as Johnny Storm, also known as ‘the Human Torch’. He quickly became a fan favorite, and recently reprised the role in Deadpool and Wolverine this year, surprising viewers. It’s possible that Evans may have subtly hinted at this return two years ago.

The legendary comic book group, The Fantastic Four, has had a tumultuous journey on the big screen, with much of their history marked by unfavorable reviews. The more recent film from 2015, often criticized and still a popular topic for internet jokes, is a notable example. Moreover, there was a 1994 movie version, titled The Fantastic Four, which was abandoned during production and never made it to theaters. However, devotees of this iconic team are unwavering in their affection for these characters and their tales. It’s only fitting that the upcoming reboot will debut in July 2025, a mere fortnight after celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first film.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps releases in theaters July 25th, 2025.

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2024-12-02 22:23