The Fantastic 4: 1st Steps
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Fantastic Four, Marvel and Box Office
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"I'm sorry she didn't get a chance to see the finished movie," director Matt Shakman tells EW of the dedication to his late mother, Inez Shakman.
Luckily, we have the bottomless resources of Disney and Marvel to tell stories in worlds that spark our imaginations and give us glimpses into futures not our own. I guess it will have to do for now.
First Steps continue tradition and include post-credit scene that hint at the future of the MCU? Find out all about it here.
While there have been tributes to Jack Kirby over the years, with everything from the Thor: Ragnarok logo being in honor of him or Ant-Man featuring a cool reference to him, The Fantastic Four: First Steps took things to the next level when celebrating the late Marvel artist.
FANTASTIC FOUR: THE FIRST STEPS brings the team to us in a new and refreshing way. Matt Shakman's vision of their NYC is gorgeous and intoxicating and Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are perfect. It's about family!!!! 💙 pic.twitter.com/ISdfduL6Su
“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” grossed $118 million at the domestic box office over the weekend—largely meeting earlier projections, but still placing it behind “Superman” for the biggest superhero film opening of 2025 so far.
In addition to setting up Galactus and the Silver Surfer, Fantastic Four: First Steps finds time to tease another major villain.