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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Fantastic Four post-credits scene was directed by Russo brothers on Avengers Doomsday set, director Matt Shakman reveals
WARNING: This article contains spoilers to Marvel's The Fantastic Four First Steps and Avengers Doomsday. Last year, fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) were over the moon when it was announced that Robert Downey Jr. would be returning to the Avengers franchise. After an iconic run as Tony Stark/Iron Man, Downey Jr. was set to star in the new Russo Brothers film Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release in 2026. The viral-post-credits scene of The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces his character, the villainous Doctor Doom. His original character, Tony Stark, famously died in Avengers: Endgame. When Entertainment Weekly asked Fantastic Four director Matt Shakman if Downey Jr had filmed the post-credits scene, he played coy. 'For others to talk about,' he teased. Shakman did, however, confirm that the Russo brothers directed the scene, as it was shot during the production of Avengers: Doomsday. 'The Russos did end up directing that (Thunderbolts) post-credits scene, and they also did the one for this movie as well,' Shakman explained. 'Just because they were done during the production of Avengers: Doomsday. You've got all those actors there, you've got those sets there, it just makes sense.' The post-credits scene takes place four years after Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Human Torch (Joseph Quinn), and The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) saved their world from Galactus (Ralph Ineson). Also Read | Robert Downey Jr. bulks up for Doctor Doom for Avengers Doomsday, gives a shout-out to co-star Hawkeye aka Jeremy Renner Inside the Baxter Building, all appears calm as Sue reads a children's book to her four-year-old son, Franklin. When Franklin asks for another story, their robot helper H.E.R.B.I.E. recommends Darwin's Origin of Species. Sue thinks the book might be too advanced and goes to fetch a lighter one. Upon her return, she finds Doctor Doom kneeling before Franklin, mask in hand, an ominous sign that another powerful cosmic figure is introducing himself to the world's most powerful mutant. While this scene sets the stage for Avengers: Doomsday, Shakman declined to reveal what role Franklin might play in the upcoming blockbuster. He did, however, shed light on why Doctor Doom was reserved for the post-credits scene. 'That's one of the things that other movies have done, they've often used Doctor Doom,' Shakman said. 'Doctor Doom is an amazing character, and he's coming, as we all know. For us, it felt like, let's start where you can focus on these four amazing characters, Galactus is awesome too, but he's a giant cosmic threat, he's unknowable, and save Doom for a little later.'
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Marvel's The Fantastic Four First Steps leaked online: Pedro Pascal-led superhero saga hit by piracy
Marvel's The Fantastic Four First Steps, starring Pedro Pascal, hit the screens on July 25 and opened to a decent response at the Indian box office. According to Sacnilk, a trade website, the biggie earned Rs 5.1 crore on Friday. It also received positive reviews. The Fantastic Four First Steps has now been leaked online. This has sent shockwaves through the entertainment fraternity. Marvel's The Fantastic Four First Steps leaked online Pedro Pascal is in the limelight because of his latest film The Fantastic Four First Steps, which stormed into theatres yesterday. In the latest development, the Marvel movie has been hit by piracy. According to reports, pirated copies of the superhero saga have gone viral on torrent websites such as Movierulz and Filmyzilla. Moreover, reports state that terms such as 'The Fantastic Four First Steps watch online' and 'The Fantastic Four First Steps Movierulz' are among the trending searches. Piracy is one of the biggest challenges facing the film industry. Previously, titles such as Superman and F1 were leaked shortly after their release. Piracy affects the box office performance of the films in question. It also reduces the impact of the efforts put in by those from the industry. Additionally, those who download pirated copies expose themselves to malware and legal issues. Fans should, therefore, stick to legal means to watch The Fantastic Four First Steps and refrain from accessing websites such as Filmyzilla and Movierulz. About The Fantastic Four First Steps The film introduces Marvel's iconic superhero family to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in an unconventional new setting—an alternate 1960s Earth. The story revolves around the team of Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn), and Ben Grimm (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they try to eliminate a cosmic threat from the seemingly unstoppable antagonist Galactus and his powerful aide, Shalla-Bal (Julia Garner), a fresh take on Silver Surfer. Directed by Matt Shakman, The Fantastic Four First Steps blends retro sci-fi aesthetics with an emotionally gripping narrative. It is the 37th film in the MCU and the first one after Thunderbolts. The film is edited by Nona Khodai and Tim Roche. Jess Hall serves as the cinematographer.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Happy Gilmore 2,' 'Fantastic Four' — TV and movie new releases to see or skip this weekend in Canada — streaming and in theatres
Best and worst new releases of the week, from Netflix hits to theatrical blockbusters Two of the most highly anticipated movies of the year, Happy Gilmore 2 and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, were released this week, both likely to find their own fandom. But if you're looking to tuck into a full series over the weekend, The Assassin and The Hunting Wives are new releases on Crave. A real highlight of the week is Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore, a particularly unique documentary about the Oscar-winning star, now available in select theatres in Canada. A great watch no matter how much you know, or don't know, about Matlin Matlin: Not Alone Anymore — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Shoshannah Stern's approach to the documentary Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore is incredibly unique. While you would likely assume that a film about the Oscar-winning Deaf actor would largely be told through voiceovers, Stern took a visual approach to storytelling that put American Sign Language (ASL) front and centre. It's a brilliant reframing of Matlin's life story that presents an authentic and candid exploration of the beloved star. Also proving how having a Deaf director leading a story about a Deaf actor is incredibly important and impactful. While the film tackles subjects like Matlin's substance abuse, domestic violence and the pressure of being thrust into the spotlight after Children of a Lesser God, Stern and Matlin create a lasting feeling of joy in the film. Their conversations are energetic, just as witty and humorous as they are emotional, in this really honest and heartfelt story. Where to watch Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore: Now in select theatres in Toronto and Vancouver Happy Gilmore 2 — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Adam Sandler understood the assignment for Happy Gilmore 2. As a fan of the original film, which I first watched when I was probably way too young, I was craving some outrageous comedy moments, callbacks to the original with fun surprise appearances throughout the new film, and Sandler delivered. It's been almost 30 years since the the first film was released, but Happy Gilmore 2 succeeds with keeping familiar beats, but telling a new story with a different approach to Happy. He's not the same character we saw in Happy Gilmore, his life has evolved in an interesting way, which I won't spoil, but it all helps the film not feel redundant. Happy Gilmore 2 is a goofy underdog story and a movie that knows landing its nostalgia factor is critical. It proves why Sandler is really the best at being silly, giving us another enjoyable film that's just a really fun watch. It's also worth noting that Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, more commonly knows as Bad Bunny, is a highlight as Happy's caddie. I will happily watch him in many more comedies. Where to watch Happy Gilmore 2: Netflix The Assassin — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From writers and producers Harry Williams and Jack Williams, who both worked on Fleabag and The Tourist, the new series The Assassin, starring Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore is a really engaging exploration of a unique mother-son relationship, within a globe-trotting, high stakes adventure. What really stands out is the great humour in the dialogue, finding that balance that's always satisfying when a big action project can have dimension, and that's absolutely what you get here. Hawes is just an amazing actor, to put it simply, and it's interesting to start a story with an assassin who's retired, and seeing her get drawn back in. Unlike many similar projects, the show leans into instead of shying away from the fact that Hawes' character Julie is doing this as a middle-aged hitwoman, and she's as badass as ever. Highmore is also a perfect pairing for Hawes, playing her son. He's an actor who really has the skill shift through all the different tones of the series with ease, creating a particularly appealing character. Where to watch The Assassin: Crave The Fantastic Four: First Steps — ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 Starting Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Marvel Studios is giving us more character-driven storytelling with The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The real beating heart of the film is family, and Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach have the perfect chemistry together to really make you feel invested in this family unit. The story of Sue Storm (Kirby) as a superhero who gets pregnant and has a child is particularly affecting, and she's the emotional core and strength of the film. While sometimes leaning too far into predictable beats, Fantastic Four is a pleasing film, but also made me really wonder how this story could and will expand. Where to watch The Fantastic Four: First Steps: Now in theatres The Hunting Wives — ⭐️⭐️⭐️ The pull of a soapy, sultry drama is just undeniable, and that's the case with The Hunting Wives. Much of what happens in this show feels absurd, but there are so many twists and turns in the story I just couldn't stop watching. Malin Akerman, in particular, is always great at playing characters with fierce personalities, and a mysterious edge, and really shines in this show. While it feels particularly chaotic at the beginning, when all the various threads of this story start coming together in the final episodes, it's incredibly satisfying. If this is your genre, get ready to get sucked in. Where to watch The Hunting Wives: Crave
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Fantastic Four First Steps OTT release: Where to watch Pedro Pascal & Vanessa Kirby's Marvel film
The Fantastic Four First Steps OTT release: The Fantastic Four: First Steps is shaping up to be one of Marvel Studios' most anticipated films, thanks to its modern reimagining of the classic superhero team and a high-profile cast featuring Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby. With both actors making their Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debut, excitement is running high among audiences and critics alike. After its theatrical run, Fantastic Four First Steps is set to stream on JioHotstar in India and Disney+ globally. The Fantastic Four First Steps OTT release window speculation The OTT release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps is currently anticipated for November 2025. However, this could change depending on the film's box office success. If the theatrical performance is average, Marvel Studios may consider an earlier streaming debut to keep the buzz alive and reach a wider audience. Typically, Marvel movies arrive on Disney+ about 90 to 100 days after their theatrical release. What is The Fantastic Four First Steps about? Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps unfolds in a visually rich, retro-futuristic world inspired by the 1960s, where the iconic superhero team, Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and Ben Grimm (The Thing), embark on their greatest and most perilous mission to date. Meet The Fantastic Four First Steps OTT cast Directed by Matt Shakman, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is based on a screenplay by Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, and Ian Springer. The film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn as the iconic superhero team, with Julia Garner, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ralph Ineson appearing in key supporting roles. After watching #FantasticFour, I'd like to say that I think Matt Shakman is currently Marvel's best director. The Fantastic Four First Steps box office According to Deadline, The Fantastic Four is expected to earn between $90 million and $100 million at the international box office, with potential for even higher numbers if families are drawn to its themes. Domestically, the film is projected to open with $100 million to $110 million across 4,100 theaters in the U.S. and Canada. FAQs: Q1. What's the film about? A retro-futuristic take on Marvel's superhero team as they face their most dangerous mission yet. Q2. Who's in the cast? Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach lead. Julia Garner, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ralph Ineson feature in key roles. Q3. Who directed and wrote it? Directed by Matt Shakman, with a screenplay by Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, and Ian Springer. Q4. When is the OTT release? Expected in November 2025, 90–100 days after theatrical release, but may shift based on box office. Q5. Where can I watch it online? India: JioHotstar Globally: Disney+
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
The Fantastic Four First Steps review: Marvel's family-sized adventure is its best attempt yet at reviving the franchise
The Fantastic Four First Steps review Cast: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Julia Garner, Sarah Niles, Ralph Ineson Director: Matt Shakman Rating: ★★★.5 There is a moment in Matt Shakman's The Fantastic Four: First Steps when the titular superhero team realises they are in over their heads while battling a new threat - a cosmic entity named Galactus. So the Invisible Woman, Sue Storm, says the only way to deal with it is like a family. On the face of it, it does remind you of the many times Vin Diesel has said it in the Fast franchise, but it fits as a metaphor for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, too. Over the last four years, the MCU has found itself in troubled waters, trying to claw its way back in. And now, it has depended on 'family' to help it. The Fantastic Four do everything to help Marvel revive - delivering an entertaining adventure, (finally) giving a great villain, allowing viewers to enjoy a self-contained story, and ending on a great cliffhanger. It's the franchise's best attempt to return to the surface and save itself from drowning. And yet, that final punch that would have made F4 invincible, infallible, is missing. {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} The Fantastic Four: First Steps is set in Earth-828, a different one from the one we have seen in the MCU so far. The Fantastic Four are the only superheroes here and have been Earth's protectors for four years. Sue (Vanessa Kirby) is expecting the birth of her and Reed Richards' (Pedro Pascal, he's everywhere these days) child. And as they try to babyproof their house in the Baxter Tower, they are faced with a bigger threat. A silver surfer (CGI'd Julia Garner) arrives to tell them their planet will soon be consumed by Galactus (Ralph Ineson). It's time to babyproof the world, now. Joined by Johnny and Ben (Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach), they set out to fight this cosmic being, only to realise he wants their unborn child for reasons unknown. {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} Read More {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{^usCountry}} The stakes are real in Fantastic Four, even if it appears like a family drama. Yes, it is focused largely on the titular team and their travails, but the threat is planetary level. What makes the film so likeable is how inherently early MCU it is in its approach. It is fun, without being too goofy like Quantumania, serious without getting gloomy like The Dark World, and colourful without losing the plot like Love and Thunder. Not since Spider-Man: No Way Home and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has Marvel delivered this much fun in a single film. {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} The stakes are real in Fantastic Four, even if it appears like a family drama. Yes, it is focused largely on the titular team and their travails, but the threat is planetary level. What makes the film so likeable is how inherently early MCU it is in its approach. It is fun, without being too goofy like Quantumania, serious without getting gloomy like The Dark World, and colourful without losing the plot like Love and Thunder. Not since Spider-Man: No Way Home and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has Marvel delivered this much fun in a single film. {{/usCountry}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} But The Fantastic Four does one thing better than even those two - it is self-contained. Since the pandemic, MCU's biggest USP has been its undoing. After connecting stories and characters and intertwining everyone's fates for over a decade, Marvel became a behemoth. If you wanted to watch Thunderbolts, you needed to know the backstory of five of those characters from four previous films and two shows. Otherwise, you miss out on some of the finer nuances of storytelling. This turned many audiences away, who simply wanted a good time at the movies. By keeping The Fantastic Four away from the MCU in a different universe, Shakman solves that problem. This is not the reset button that MCU was going for, but a good start in that direction. {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} First Steps' heart is in the crackling chemistry its titular team shares. You can see the love, camaraderie, and annoyance they all share for each other, woven much more smoothly than Thunderbolts or even late Guardians could. Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby share a great rapport on screen, lifting each other. Yes, purists would scoff at Pedro's facial hair (Reed Richards was famously clean-shaven), but the man fits the part of the patriarch. Yet again, he is out to save a child from the big bad. This time, finally, the child is his own. Vanessa Kirby shows that there is room for good performance in a fun superhero film, while Joseph Quinn brilliantly brings Johnny's irreverence to the screen. As Ben Grimm, Ebon Moss-Bachrach does well with his voice, but his performance is hindered by the CGI required to turn his character into stone. {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} Galactus is the antagonist in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. But First Steps does well in its treatment of its villain. Ralph Ineson's Galactus is towering, immense, threatening, and laidback all together, reminding you of how threatening Thanos was without ever raising his voice. After backfiring with Kang and completely wasting Gorr the God Butcher, Marvel finally gets a big bad right. Maybe there is hope for the franchise after all. To sum it up {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} And that hope is what sustains First Steps despite being a largely predictable outing. The visual effects look on point again. The aesthetics are there. The humour is very early Marvel, and the fight sequences are well-choreographed. Matt Shakman has tried to breathe life into the dying behemoth that the MCU is, and done it much better than Thunderbolts or Brave New World did. What is lacking is that killer punch. The fatigue for Marvel is so high that barely very good may not be enough to prop it back up. You need to be exceptional now. Does First Steps get there? Not for me. But since cinema is such a subjective medium (there were people who actually liked Quantumania), it may do so for thousands or millions of others. But in the end, First Steps does manage something superhero films are supposed to - give the viewers a good time at the movies. {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} marvel movie review mcu Stay connected with all the glitz and glam from the world of entertainment , right from Hollywood gossip to Bollywood chit chat. Also don't miss out on music buzz, anime scoops and OTT action. See Less Stay connected with all the glitz and glam from the world of entertainment , right from Hollywood gossip to Bollywood chit chat. Also don't miss out on music buzz, anime scoops and OTT action. SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}}
