Fantastic Four, First Steps and Matt Shakman
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First Steps is coming in lighter than projections in its first box office weekend with $117.6 million. Still records were broken.
As the filmmaker's three-year journey wound down on the project, he realized a key moment was missing, and managed to shoot it within a few months of the film's opening.
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Ape escaped.
Marvel fans won't get to watch an extended version of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, director Matt Shakman has said, despite calls from fans for a longer edit of the film with its cut scenes restored.
The new "Fantastic Four" is now in theaters and earning stellar reviews. Here's when the Marvel hit will likely stream on Disney+ and digital, so you can watch it at home.
First Steps to bring you an in-depth breakdown of all the Marvel Studios movie's biggest Easter Eggs, comic book references, and cameos. Check it
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Winter is Coming on MSNThe Fantastic Four: First Steps review: No need to feel blue for the MCU
Not since Black Panther has the MCU delivered such an interesting backdrop that’s so refreshing. Even though the post-credit tease of The New Avengers suggests the FF will soon be hopping over to Earth-616, at least Earth-828 escapes Galactus’ hunger with the potential to return in the inevitable sequel to First Steps.
Summer's two biggest superhero films pick up long after their central figures have already taken up their respective mantles. They (and the genre) are better for it.
Despite the slight butchering in the editing room, it hasn't deterred fans or critics. It's currently sitting at an 87% review score on aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, four points ahead of Superman. The verified fan score is even better, standing at an exceptional 93%.