First Steps and James Gunn ’s Superman respectively hold very different positions within their respective franchises (the former is the 37 th movie from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and technically set outside of the canon;

Overall, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is Marvel's most unique movie in years (Shakman nailed it with Earth-828's '60s aesthetic), but it's too uneven to crown a “masterpiece” by their standards. Still, expect all of the “Marvel is back” quotes plastered onto trailers after opening weekend.

The first reviews from film critics for Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps movie are overwhelmingly positive.

In his long interview with Variety, Kevin Feige addressed the MCU changing its release strategy in Phases Four and Five. After Endgame we were treated to a ton of content, both in theaters and on Disney+. The Marvel boss spoke about what happened, saying:

When it comes to animated superhero series, Marvel has a rich legacy that spans decades. From Saturday morning staples to Disney+ hits, Marvel’s animation catalog is filled with bold storytelling, iconic characters,

Elsewhere, 'Jurassic World Rebirth' celebrates crossing $600 million worldwide, while new offerings 'I know What You Did Last Summer' and 'Smurfs' open to meh numbers.

The latest "Fantastic Four" reboot features a blend of retro aesthetics and superhero action in a space-age setting.

Fourth time’s the charm. There have been three past cinematic iterations of Marvel’s First Family, including the Roger Corman-executive produced, low-budget The Fantastic Four (1994), Fox’s bigger-budgeted Fantastic Four duology (2005-2007),

Fighting Souls is making its playable debut this summer. Arc System Works' next fighter will be playable at Evo 2025 in Las Vegas.