Fantastic Four Ditches Origin Story – Fans React!

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In 2025, the upcoming “Fantastic Four” movie is set to deviate from a well-liked aspect of the original film series. This alteration in the plot aims to distinguish this fresh take on the “Fantastic Four” saga within the cinematic universe of the last two decades.

Marvel Studios’ film, titled “The Fantastic Four: First Steps“, deviates from the traditional origin story of the superhero team. Rather than delving into the details of how they acquired their powers or their initial struggles to comprehend them, this upcoming movie in the MCU skips ahead four years, showing the heroes already established as figures in their world.

According to Marvel, the upcoming film titled “First Steps” will deviate from the traditional origin story that was featured in both the 2005 and 2015 Fox movies.

Although flashbacks featuring pre-Thing Ben Grimm (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) may occasionally appear in astronaut footage or segments from interviews hinted at in the second trailer, this aspect of their history won’t dominate the storyline. This creative choice stems from Marvel’s intent to kick off a fresh chapter for these characters, paving the way for upcoming MCU collaborations such as Avengers: Doomsday.

The change here is noteworthy since it indicates a fresh take on Marvel’s classic characters, following the ambiguous response to previous Fantastic Four adaptations. Instead of rehashing old tales, First Steps will delve into uncharted territories set in a 1960s-inspired futuristic milieu where the team is already operational. This makes the film stand out within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), offering an opportunity to emphasize character interactions, their renown as public figures, and the looming cosmic danger of Galactus.

On July 25, 2025, I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be part of the audience for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” a movie directed by none other than Matt Shakman, the mastermind behind “WandaVision.” The star-studded cast includes Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Moss-Bachrach as our beloved superhero team. But wait, there’s more! In an exciting twist, Julia Garner, Paul Walter Hauser, Ralph Ineson, and Natasha Lyonne are part of the ensemble, although they’ve been kept under wraps in marketing. Can’t wait to see this one unfold!

Good Idea or Bad Idea: Skipping the Fantastic Four Origin Story

As a movie buff in 2025, I wholeheartedly agree that omitting the Fantastic Four’s origin story is both a shrewd creative choice and an essential one. The average viewer has already witnessed this tale of power acquisition not once, but twice, and it’s fair to say neither attempt left a lasting impact.

To begin with, the film First Steps presents something unprecedented for viewers on screen – a fully developed, seasoned version of Marvel’s First Family. This unique aspect distinguishes it from others, and by plunging us into their world of retro-futurism from the outset, the characters and their relationships can flourish without being burdened by a typical backstory.

What’s particularly ingenious about the movie is that it doesn’t completely discard their origins, but rather reinterprets them. The inclusion of a TV segment from The Ted Gilbert Show in the trailer provides a narrative device to deliver the backstory concisely and engagingly to viewers. Additionally, scenes showing Ben Grimm before his transformation hint that flashbacks will still be employed to emotionally connect with the characters.

In the movie “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” the method used by the Marvel Cinematic Universe to bypass the usual origin story of Peter Parker, portrayed by Tom Holland, was remarkably successful. Despite omitting his origin tale, the film never left audiences feeling as though it lacked completeness.

The initial line in the latest “First Steps” trailer seems to hint at Marvel subtly referencing the audience’s prior knowledge of the Fantastic Four’s story, as it says, “Well everyone, we’re all aware of the tale. Four courageous astronauts venture into space… and they return transformed for good.

For almost twenty years, it’s been since we last encountered a well-known team in the 2007 movie “Rise of the Silver Surfer.” Now, with “First Steps,” fans finally get what they’ve been eagerly anticipating – not a beginning, but another exciting installment.

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2025-05-01 03:34