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Marvel released the Avengers: Doomsday Wakanda trailer, revealing updated looks for Shuri, M’Baku, Namor, Namora, and the Fantastic Four’s first MCU crossover with the main timeline. The teaser shows Ben Grimm meeting Wakandan delegates, hints at a Doom angle in the Doomsday arc or Secret Wars, and confirms a December 16, 2026 release date.
Deadline reports a Doomsday teaser showing the Fantastic Four and M’Baku as Wakanda’s king, with Letitia Wright’s Black Panther and Namor visions in a desert sequence; the clip also confirms cast including Mackie, Kirby, Rudd and Pugh, plus the MCU’s first appearance of X‑Men stars, and notes the Russo brothers’ film opens December 18 with further Marvel projects planned.
Variety’s coverage confirms a new Avengers: Doomsday teaser in which the Fantastic Four arrive in Wakanda, Black Panther returns, Namor debuts a comic-accurate costume (with Namora) and hints of Talokan alliance while Doctor Doom looms; the spot also teases crossovers with Thunderbolts and X‑Men ahead of the Dec. 18 release.
The article discusses the terrifying appearance of Galactus without his helmet in 'Fantastic Four: First Steps,' highlighting how this unmasked look is more frightening than his traditional depiction, and explores the character's potential future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Marvel is releasing 'Fantastic Four: First Foes' #1, a comic book one-shot expanding on the early adventures of the Fantastic Four, featuring their encounter with the Mad Thinker, written by Dan Slott and illustrated by Mark Buckingham, as part of a series of quarterly specials related to the Marvel Studios' 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' film.
'Fantastic Four: First Steps' will be available for streaming on Disney+ starting November 5, following its successful box office run, and features a retro-futuristic take on the superhero team with a star-studded cast, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Chris Columbus, known for directing 'Home Alone' and the first two 'Harry Potter' films, was fired from the 2005 'Fantastic Four' movie after criticizing its concept art and expressing strong opinions, which the studio reportedly found too opinionated. This experience, along with his disinterest in modern superhero films, marked a turning point in his career regarding the genre.
Paul Walter Hauser revealed he told 70 to 80 people about his role as Mole Man in the MCU's 'Fantastic Four,' despite Marvel's efforts to keep spoilers under wraps, highlighting the challenges actors face in maintaining secrecy about blockbuster roles.
Paul Walter Hauser, who plays Mole Man in 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' admitted to revealing his secret MCU role to 70-80 people, despite Marvel's strict spoiler policies, and joked about the lack of enforcement for such leaks.
Superhero fatigue is evident as The Fantastic Four: First Steps reaches $434.2 million globally, making it the top MCU film of 2025 but with uncertain profitability due to high costs, while Superman surpasses $578 million worldwide, remaining the year's biggest superhero hit but not surpassing Man of Steel's total, highlighting mixed performances in the genre.
The article discusses deleted scenes and changes in the movie 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' including a Mole Man scene, a shift in the final battle to a more city-centric setting, and the timing of Franklin Richards' birth, with insights from writer Eric Pearson and director Matt Shakman.
Eric Pearson, a key Marvel screenwriter known for films like Thor: Ragnarok and Black Widow, shares his 15-year journey from grunt work to becoming a vital creative force at Marvel, highlighting his collaborative process, memorable moments on set, and insights into his work on projects like Fantastic Four and other major franchises.
The box office battle is between 'Freakier Friday' and 'Weapons' for the top spot, with 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' declining in revenue. 'Freakier Friday' is projected to earn $27-30 million, while 'Weapons' aims for $25-30 million, making it a close race. 'Fantastic Four' has earned $200 million domestically but is dropping in popularity. The summer box office is slightly ahead of last year but still behind 2019, with potential for more hits to boost revenue.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps opened strongly with $117.7 million but experienced a steep 66% drop in its second weekend, indicating waning audience enthusiasm and potential superhero fatigue, raising questions about the future of MCU's box office dominance and the genre's evolving appeal.
'Fantastic Four' experienced a significant box office drop in its second weekend, raising questions about reaching the $4 billion summer revenue goal. Meanwhile, KCON in Los Angeles showcased the passionate K-pop fandom, and Jason Momoa received praise for his performance and behind-the-scenes work in the new Apple TV+ series 'Chief of War,' which highlights his multifaceted talent and dedication to the project.