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Fantastic Four

The Fantastic Four is a superhero franchise centered on Marvel Comics' first family of superheroes. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the team made its comic book debut in 1961 and quickly became a cornerstone of Marvel's success. The franchise follows four astronauts—Reed Richards, Susan Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm—who gain superpowers after being exposed to cosmic radiation. Over the years, Fantastic Four has been adapted into several live-action films, animated series, and video games. The films have seen multiple reboots, with varying levels of success, and are now set to be integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), with a new film slated for release in 2025.

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Created by
Jack Kirby
First Film
The Fantastic Four
Latest Film
Fantastic Four
First TV Show
The Fantastic Four
First Episode Air Date
September 9, 1967

Cast
Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Movie(s)
The Fantastic Four, Fantastic Four
Character(s)
Silver Surfer, Mole Man, Annihilus
Video Game(s)
Fantastic Four (1997), Fantastic Four (2005)

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If Vanessa Kirby's Sue Storm Wants to Make the Fantastic Four Proud, the MCU Must Do 1 Thing For the Marvel Hero

MCU Sue Storm should debut as the evolved Invisible Woman, showing mastery of her powers and strategic brilliance, reflecting her full comic journey.

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As Fantastic Four: First Steps Nears Its Release, the Movie Just Earned a Rare Seal of Approval From 1 Marvel Creator

Writer Chip Zdarsky, known for his work across both Marvel and DC, recently spoke about The Fantastic Four: First Steps after visiting the set.

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Kate Mara as Invisible Woman in front of the Baxter Building in Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four's Kate Mara Addresses If She And Husband/Costar Jamie Bell Will Watch The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Former Sue Storm actor Kate Mara addresses the MCU's Fantastic Four: First Steps and reveals whether she and Jamie Bell will watch the new movie.

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Fantastic Four Unleashes the Ultimate Form of Reed and Sue's Son, Franklin Richards

The Fantastic Four’s most powerful member just received his greatest transformation yet, turning him into the Marvel Universe’s ultimate powerhouse.

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Fantastic Four Kills Off Reed and Sue's Kids in Mind-Blowing Twist

Ahead of what's expected to be the onscreen debut of Valeria and Franklin Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel may be breaking up their first family.

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The Fantastic Four May Be the Key to Redeeming One of Marvel's Infamous Flops: The Inhumans

The Fantastic Four is enjoying quite a renaissance in comics and on screen, and they could be the perfect way to give one failed team a second chance.

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Ioan Gruffudd as Reed Richards' Mister Fantastic in a lab coat in Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four Star Ioan Gruffudd Addresses Whether He Is Returning As Mister Fantastic In Avengers: Doomsday

Ioan Gruffudd, who played Reed Richards in the 2000s Fantastic Four movies, addresses whether he will be in Avengers: Doomsday and the MCU's future.

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The Silver Surfer looking stern in Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer
Shocking The Fantastic Four: First Steps Theory Reveals How The Original Silver Surfer Could Appear in The MCU Movie

A major The Fantastic Four: First Steps theory pulls from an intriguing MCU update to explain how Norrin Radd could be in the 2025 Marvel movie.

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Wolverine shouting and Spider-Man swinging by a web in Fantastic Four
10 Strongest Fantastic Four Characters You've Never Heard About

The Fantastic Four is Marvel's first family, and they made some friends along the way. Some may be shocked at the unexpected names tied to the team.

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fantastic four's reed richards stretching to a clarely uncomfortable degree
Reed Richards' Powers Reach Their Horrifying Limit in Brutal Doctor Doom Fight

Reed Richards’ power tips the scale into complete body horror as Doctor Doom viscerally pushes the limits of the Fantastic Four hero’s abilities.

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Chris Evans and Ioan Gruffudd as Johnny Storm and Reed Richards from 2005's Fantastic Four and Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool with flame effects
Marvel Is Gifting Deadpool the Fantastic Four's Powers Ahead of the Team's MCU Debut

Deadpool is killing his way through the Marvel Universe, and this time, it looks like Wade will come into possession of the Fantastic Four’s powers.

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MCU's Galactus First Full Look Revealed By Marvel Merch Ahead Of The Fantastic: Four First Steps’ Release & It’s Perfect

Galactus' full look in The Fantastic Four: First Steps has been revealed by Marvel merch after the MCU movie's trailers only showed snippets of him.

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After 63 Years, Marvel Is Ready to Confront One of Fantastic Four's Most Frustrating Flaws

With the Fantastic Four returning to the MCU, Marvel is finally addressing its first superhero family’s most problematic and damaging flaw.

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Fantastic Four's Invisible Woman using her force-field powers.
Invisible Woman Unlocks a New Power That Proves She's the Fantastic Four's Secret Weapon

Sue Storm is best known for her invisibility, but she has just revealed yet another ability, proving she has even more powers up her sleeve.

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Hulk Debuts Wild New Powers, Replacing an Iconic Fantastic Four Hero

The Incredible Hulk has a longlasting connection to the Fantastic Four. Now, new superpowers finally make him a member of the iconic team.

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Julia Garner's Silver Surfer in front of the MCU's Fantastic Four
I Was Disappointed By Silver Surfer’s MCU Look, But Julia Garner’s Story Comments Made Me Excited For The Fantastic Four Movie All Over Again

The Fantastic Four: First Steps has revealed Julia Garner's Silver Surfer look, and while I was disappointed, a new update has made me excited again.

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I Think I Know Why the MCU’s Silver Surfer is a Woman, But I Really Hope I’m Wrong

The MCU is offering up a different take on the Silver Surfer, but my potential excitement is dulled by a feeling that it's for all the wrong reasons.

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Fantastic Four Is Officially Introducing a Second Superhero Team to the MCU (Yes, Really)

Fantastic Four: First Steps will introduce Reed Richards' iconic superteam, but another popular team will enter movie canon alongside them.

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stan lee flanked by fantastic four villains doctor doom and annihilus
Fantastic Four: 10 Strongest Reed Richards Villains Created by Stan Lee

From Doctor Doom to Ronan the Acc, the Fantastic Four have an army of villains, but some have a specific grudge against Reed Richards.

Doug Jones' Norrin Radd and Julia Garner's Shalla-Bal pose together in their Silver Surfer form in Marvel's Fantastic Four movies
After Julia Garner’s Silver Surfer Spinoff Comments, I’m Convinced It Would Be The Perfect Place To Introduce Another Major Fantastic Four Character

A Silver Surfer spinoff movie is the perfect place to introduce a major Marvel character missing from the MCU's The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

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