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Thunderbolts* is now available on Digital and Blu-ray, but for those of you holding out for its Disney+ debut, we may finally have a positive update.

According to a commercial that's been airing in Greece, the movie will arrive on the streamer starting Wednesday, August 27. That's 117 days after the movie's theatrical debut, and a longer wait than Captain America: Brave New World (103 days), Deadpool & Wolverine (110 days), and The Marvels (92 days).

Thunderbolts*—a.k.a. *The New Avengers—struggled at the box office, earning only $382 million at the worldwide box office, even after overwhelmingly positive reviews.

"Thunderbolts* redefines superhero storytelling to deliver a moving and powerful story that does for the 'Multiverse Saga' what The Avengers did for the 'Infinity Saga' in 2012," we said in our review. "These heroes have earned their place on a Wheaties box."

Earlier today, Deadline broke the news that Pedro Pascal is in talks to...

Thunderbolts* is now available on Digital and Blu-ray, but for those of you holding out for its Disney+ debut, we may finally have a positive update.

According to a commercial that's been airing in Greece, the movie will arrive on the streamer starting Wednesday, August 27. That's 117 days after the movie's theatrical debut, and a longer wait than Captain America: Brave New World (103 days), Deadpool & Wolverine (110 days), and The Marvels (92 days).

Thunderbolts*—a.k.a. *The New Avengers—struggled at the box office, earning only $382 million at the worldwide box office, even after overwhelmingly positive reviews.

"Thunderbolts* redefines superhero storytelling to deliver a moving and powerful story that does for the 'Multiverse Saga' what The Avengers did for the 'Infinity Saga' in 2012," we said in our review. "These heroes have earned their place on a Wheaties box."

Earlier today, Deadline broke the news that Pedro Pascal is in talks to...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps had a couple of weeks without any serious competition (though Superman and Jurassic World Rebirth posed a bigger problem than Marvel Studios likely expected), and now looks set to drop to third place in North America this weekend. 

During Thursday previews, Barbarian director Zach Cregger's Weapons earned $5.7 million, with Disney's Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis-led Freakier Friday behind it at $3.1 million. The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailed both movies with $2.9 million, a decent enough hold that placed it ahead of The Bad Guys 2 ($2 million), The Naked Gun ($1.5 million), and Superman. ($1.4 million).

The latter continues to exceed expectations in the U.S., and appears to have connected with moviegoers in a way the latest Marvel Studios movie has not. 

Heading into the weekend, it's looking like Weapons and Freakier Friday are going to be neck and neck. The latter is looking at a $27 million - $30 million haul,...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps has surged up an important box office chart. The superhero movie, which is the 37th feature-length installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, stars Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as the Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as the Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the Thing.

2025's The Fantastic Four: First Steps has already experienced some turbulence at the box office. After debuting with $117.6 million, Marvel's best opening weekend of the year, it cratered with a 66% drop during its sophomore weekend that represented one of the McU's worst drops in history.

Per Deadline, The Fantastic Four: First Steps has taken in an additional $2 million at the domestic box office on Thursday. In addition to bringing the movie's cumulative domestic total to $214.8 million, this pushes its global box office total to more than $385.29 million (not all international grosses for Thursday have been calculated just yet).

That...

When we first heard that Natasha Lyonne was set to appear in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, fans assumed that she'd be playing Alicia Masters (though the voice of H.E.R.B.I.E. was also a popular theory), but the Poker Face star was actually cast as an original character named Rachel Rozman.

Likely based on Debbie Green from the comics, the character's name is believed to have been changed as a tribute to Jack Kirby's wife, Rosalind "Roz" Goldstein.

In the movie, Rozman is an elementary school teacher Ben Grimm meets while entertaining a group of kids on Yancy Street. The two hit it off, but Rachel only appears in one other full scene in the third act. Now, we may know why Lyonne's role was reduced.

According to John Rocha on this week's episode of The Hot Mic, Lyonne's character was originally written as a rabbi,...

Exclusive: Linden Entertainment has signed bestselling author and screenwriter May Cobb for management.

Known for works of suspense, Cobb most famously wrote the novel The Hunting Wives, which Netflix recently launched as a series exec produced by Cobb, after picking up exclusive U.S. rights during the Starz-Lionsgate separation agreement.

Published by Penguin Random House in 2021, the book is a psychological thriller centered on Sophie O’Neill, a former journalist who moves back to her wealthy Texas hometown with her family after a series of personal setbacks, becoming captivated by a group of women known for their upscale lifestyle, social gatherings, and their obsession with hunting.

Since premiering on July 21, The Hunting Wives has remained a Top Ten Television Show for Netflix and racked up billions of minutes viewed, per Luminate data, doing particularly impressive numbers for a show that’s only streaming domestically.

Cobb’s next novel, All the Little Houses,...

Marvel Studios has released a new clip from The Fantastic Four: First Steps, featuring an emotional speech from Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby) as she introduces the world to her son, Franklin.

When Marvel's First Family returns from space and reveals that Galactus had agreed to spare the planet in return for Reed and Sue's then unborn child, some animosity builds towards the team.

Invisible Woman then decides to address the public directly, explaining why handing over Franklin was never an option, while vowing to do stop at nothing to protect the Earth from the looming threat of the Devourer of Worlds.

Check out the clip below, along with a new poster featuring The Thing.

Family is about fighting for something bigger than yourself.

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During this week's call,...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps was hit with a pretty steep drop at the domestic box office during its second weekend in theaters, leading to questions and concerns about the MCU reboot's franchise potential. Marvel Studios doesn't seem overly daunted, however, and may already have plans in place for a sequel.

Though nothing has been officially announced (and probably won't be for a while), Jeff Sneider has heard that "Matt Shakman will likely return to direct a sequel."

Apparently, Marvel execs are confident that a second movie will be a bigger box office success once audiences become more familiar with Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben after they return for Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars.

During yesterday's earnings call, Disney's Bob Iger said that The Fantastic Four had “successfully launched this important franchise into the Marvel Cinematic Universe,” which was our first indication that more Ff movies are in the early planning stages.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps hasn't reached the same heights as Superman at the North American box office, but it's also not the flop many people would have you believe.

The Marvel Studios reboot pulled in a decent $3.92 million on Wednesday, taking its 13-day domestic total to $212 million. Yesterday, it surpassed Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania's total of $214.5 million and is expected to rise to upwards of $233 million through its third weekend in theatres.

Box office analysts still expect The Fantastic Four: First Steps to finish its U.S. run with $280 million - $290 million, meaning it will be the McU's highest-grossing non-sequel since 2019's Captain Marvel.

It won't come close to reaching $1 billion, but when Disney and Marvel Studios look at numbers like those, you'd best believe they'll be happy—or happy enough—with a result that confirms there's interest in these characters.

Earlier this week, it was reported that...

James Marsden feels like his return as Cyclops in Avengers: Doomsday has been “a nice little homecoming” for him.The 51-year-old actor - who starred as the hero in 20th Century Studios’ X-Men franchise from the 2000 eponymous movie until the character's death in 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand - is due to return as Cyclops for the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) blockbuster, and while Marsden feels he is “getting a little long in the tooth” to be a superhero, he’s thankful he’s been given the opportunity to suit up as the character again.Speaking with Vanity Fair, Marsden said: “I’m getting a little long in the tooth to put on the superhero costume.“I was excited because you're a part of something gigantic, and I've spent 20 years listening to people say, ‘When are you coming back? When are you coming back? Are you coming back?’ I'm dead.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Box Office – Can Marvel’s Reboot Cross The Profit Line? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After a strong start at the box office and despite rave reviews from critics and audiences, Marvel’s latest superhero outing, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, witnessed a steep decline in its second weekend. On the upside, with no major releases lined up, there is little competition to keep the audience away from theaters.

According to Box Office Mojo, the Fantastic Four reboot has grossed over $382 million at the box office worldwide. The big question now is: Will The Fantastic Four: First Steps finish its theatrical run as a box office win, or in other words, turn a profit? And if yes, then how much? Let’s break down the numbers.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps – Earnings & Budget

The Fantastic Four: First Steps has fared at the box office so far.

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The premiere of Caught Stealing in Puerto Rico last night stirred up excitement, raising anticipation for the thriller’s release. Austin Butler, in the intense lead role, was joined by director Darren Aronofsky and global music icon Bad Bunny for an unforgettable evening.

Fans were treated to an exclusive sneak peek of Caught Stealing, confirming that the film will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

Xavier García for Sony Pictures Entertainment What’s Caught Stealing about?

Caught Stealing follows Hank Thompson (Austin Butler), a former high school baseball star whose life is comfortable but predictable. He works as a bartender, enjoys a relationship with his girlfriend (Zoë Kravitz), and follows his favorite baseball team. But everything changes when his punk-rock neighbor, Russ (Matt Smith), asks him to watch his cat for a few days. What seems like a simple favor turns into a dangerous encounter with gangsters,...

20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Photo by Jay Maidment. © 2025 20th Century Studios / © and 2025 Marvel.

With Marvel’s Fantastic Four getting a fresh start in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Vanessa Kirby steps into the role of Sue Storm, better known as The Invisible Woman. First appearing in Fantastic Four #1 back in 1961, the beloved Marvel character has been a fixture in comic books, animated series, and live-action adaptations for decades. Kirby now joins a celebrated list of actresses who have portrayed Sue Storm, bringing her own interpretation to one of the most enduring and influential female superheroes in the Marvel universe.

While promoting the film, Vanessa Kirby shared how excited she was to take on the role enough to dive deep into the character’s history. She explored Sue Storm’s journey starting with the earliest Fantastic Four comic books from the 1960s, wanting to...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is climbing up a major box office chart. The movie is the 37th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the interconnected superhero franchise from Marvel Studios, which is now owned by Walt Disney Studios.

2025's The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces the titular superhero family to the franchise, which includes Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), the Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), the Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and the Human Torch (Joseph Quinn). The movie also stars Julia Garner, Natasha Lyonne, Mark Gatiss, Sarah Niles, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ralph Ineson.

Per The Numbers, The Fantastic Four: First Steps has hit a cumulative global box office total of $382.1 million, comprising $212 million from domestic theaters and $170.1 million from international markets. This total has allowed the movie to climb another spot up the chart of the highest-grossing Disney movies of all time, across their brands.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps has hit No.

Ron Howard’s newest film Eden is making waves again with the release of its intense new trailer. The survival thriller, which features a star-studded cast including Ana de Armas, Sydney Sweeney, Vanessa Kirby, and Jude Law, is set to hit U.S. theaters on August 22. The movie is inspired by a true story and explores what happens when survival, ego, and ambition clash in one of the world’s most remote locations.

The film is based on a real series of events that took place on Floreana Island, part of the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador. In 1929, a German couple, Dr. Friedrich Ritter and his partner Dora Strauch, leave behind modern society hoping to live in peace and solitude. They want a fresh start, to write his philosophical ideas and she to heal from multiple sclerosis. But their quiet life doesn’t last long.

Soon, other settlers arrive. Heinz and...

A new survival thriller called Eden is set to hit theaters this year, and it’s already gaining attention. Directed by Ron Howard and written by Noah Pink, the movie tells the true story of European settlers on Floreana Island, part of Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands. The film stars Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Sydney Sweeney, and Daniel Brühl, among others.

The story begins in 1929, when Dr. Friedrich Ritter and his wife Dora leave Germany, rejecting what they see as the shallow values of their society. They hope to find peace on Floreana Island. Friedrich wants to write his manifesto, and Dora tries to heal from multiple sclerosis through meditation. But their peaceful life is quickly interrupted.

Soon, Margret and Heinz Wittmer arrive. They are hardworking settlers who try to make a life on the island. Then comes Eloise Bosquet de Wagner Wehrhorn, a self-proclaimed Baroness.

She arrives with two lovers,...

Picture the scene: you've just arrived on a remote, uninhabited, island, and you've found yourself shacked up with Sydney Sweeney, Jude Law, Vanessa Kirby, Daniel Brühl, and All Quiet On The Western Front star Felix Kammerer. Sounds like paradise, right? Well, not if you're Ana de Armas and you find yourself playing an Austrian Baroness trapped in the savage world of Thirteen Lives filmmaker Ron Howard's upcoming survival thriller Eden, it ain't. Based on the true story of Floreana, an island in the Galapagos that played host to a band of exiles who fled Europe in the early 20th century, Eden — if the tense first trailer's anything to go by — sees Lord Of The Flies and says "Hold my conch." Check it out below;

Sun. Sea. Sex. Suspect European accents. Devastatingly beautiful and undeniably portentous landscapes serving as a backdrop to a powder-keg of violent tension. This sure ain't no Swiss Family Robinson,...

“Eden” is an ugly thriller with beautiful people, including Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby and Sydney Sweeney, with music by Hans Zimmer, releasing August 22, 2025 in theaters:

“…the film is loosely based on the true story of European settlers arriving at ‘Floreana Island’, in the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador…

“…before things go ‘awry’ with theft and deception and they all wind up wanting to kill each other…”

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"We came here for isolation, now we're being crowded." Vertical has finally debuted an official trailer for the survival thriller movie Eden, directed by Ron Howard. This premiered last year at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival (to many bad reviews) and has already opened in many other countries earlier this year. Ron Howard tells the harrowing & upsetting true story of a group of people in the 1930s living on the Galapagos island entirely on their own with nothing else. "Life here is gruesome, frustrating. Failure is inevitable." The story follows a handful of people fueled by a profound desire for change; turning their back to society they leave everything behind and set their futures on the harsh landscape of the Galapagos. Based on historical events, this scintillating thriller stars Jude Law and Vanessa Kirby as high-minded Europeans seeking a new life on a previously uninhabited island in the Galápagos archipelago. They...

Vertical has released the official trailer and poster for Ron Howard’s Eden movie, which is set to open in theaters on August 22, 2025. The film has been rated R by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) for some strong violence, sexual content, graphic nudity, and language.

From Academy Award–winning director Ron Howard, the survival thriller unravels the shocking true story of a group of disillusioned outsiders who abandon modern society in search of a new beginning.

Settling on a remote, uninhabited island, their utopian dream quickly unravels as they discover that the greatest threat isn’t the brutal climate or deadly wildlife, but each other. What follows is a chilling descent into chaos where tensions spiral, desperation takes hold, and a twisted power struggle leads to betrayal, violence, and the deaths of half the colony.

“Thanks to our partners at AGC Studios, Vertical, and our amazing team at Imagine Entertainment,...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is rising up a major box office chart. The new Marvel Cinematic Universe movie was helmed by franchise alumnus Matt Shakman (WandaVision). The Fantastic Four: First Steps cast includes Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as the Invisible Woman, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the Thing, and Joseph Quinn as the Human Torch.

After debuting with $117.6 million at the domestic box office, marking the best MCU debut of the year, The Fantastic Four: First Steps cratered with a 66% drop during its sophomore weekend. However, it has still topped the domestic chart for two consecutive weekends so far.

Per The Numbers, The Fantastic Four: First Steps has now reached a worldwide box office total of $378.3 million in the middle of its second full week in theaters. This is composed of a $208 million cumulative domestic gross and an additional $170.3 million from international markets.

This total has pushed the...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps was hit with a 66% drop at the domestic box office during its second weekend in theaters after a strong debut. Even so, the movie has now passed the $200 million mark in North America, and is performing better than Marvel Studios' previous 2025 releases, Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts*.

Granted, this isn't exactly a major accomplishment.

It's impossible to deny that Marvel movies (and superhero films in general) simply aren't the massive box office draws they once were, with $1 billion hits such as Deadpool and Wolverine now the exception rather than the norm. While Marvel/Disney were almost certainly hoping that First Steps would be a bigger hit, is it reasonable to suggest that studio execs are now at panic stations?

Sky is falling-type articles do the rounds after any Marvel movie is perceived to be underperforming, and the latest from The Wrap - "Fantastic Four...

Ana de Armas, Sydney Sweeney, and Vanessa Kirby face their biggest threat yet in a new trailer for Eden. Directed by Ron Howard, a two-time Oscar-winner for A Beautiful Mind, the upcoming survival thriller is based on the true story of a group of disillusioned outsiders who relocate to a remote island and quickly realize that their greatest threat isn't nature, but each other.

Its star-studded cast includes two-time Oscar nominee Jude Law, Oscar nominee Ana de Armas (Blonde), Oscar nominee Vanessa Kirby (Pieces of a Woman), two-time Emmy nominee Sydney Sweeney, Daniel Brühl, Felix Kammerer, Toby Wallace, Richard Roxburgh, and Jonathan Tittel.

Now, Vertical has released an official full-length trailer for Eden. It begins in 1929 as Dr. Friedrich Ritter (Jude Law) and his wife Dora Strauch (Vanessa Kirby) leave Germany, disillusioned with modern civilization and in pursuit of a fresh start. They settle on the remote and uninhabited island...

Chris Hemsworth is set to reprise his role as Thor for Avengers: Doomsday, and the actor recently shared a video titled "Thank You! The Legacy of Thor," which ignited speculation that he might be preparing to hang up the hammer for good.

The video featured clips, behind-the-scenes footage, and interview segments from Hemsworth's tenure as the McU's God of Thunder, and included shots from the four solo Thor movies as well as Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.

"Playing Thor has been one of the greatest honors of my life," Hemsworth captioned his social media post. "For the last 15 years I've held Mjolnir and then Stormbreaker as the God of Thunder, but what made it truly special… was sharing it with all of you. Your passion, your cheers, and your love for this character have meant everything to me. Thank you for making my journey...

The new trailer for the star-studded movie Eden has arrived.

The Ron Howard-directed feature was filmed back in 2023 in Australia. Sydney Sweeney, Ana de Armas, Jude Law, Vanessa Kirby and Daniel Bruhl all star!

Keep reading to find out more…

Watch the new trailer for the film below.

Here’s a synopsis: Eden unravels the shocking true story of a group of disillusioned outsiders who abandon civilization, settling on a remote, uninhabited island only to discover that the greatest threat isn’t the brutal climate or deadly wildlife, but each other. As tensions spiral and desperation takes hold, a twisted power struggle unfolds, leading to betrayal, violence, and the deaths of half the colony.

Written by Noah Pink, Eden is slated to hit theaters on August 22! Be sure to catch it when it hits theaters.

Check out stills from the movie in the gallery…...

The Fantastic Four cast isn't afraid to dream big. During a recent interview with IMDb for the new Marvel film, cast members Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach all brainstormed the musical roles they would like to inhabit on the stage. "I'm not a great singer, but I'd go Sally Bowles [in Cabaret],' said Vanessa Kirby, who plays Susan Storm in the film. Though the performer doesn't have musical credits, she has a background in theatre, having performed in several London productions as Women Beware Women, Uncle Vanya, and A Streetcar Named Desire, which she also performed off-Broadway. Moss-Backrach likewise admitted that he doesn't "know musicals very well" but is attracted to the title role in Sweeney Todd....

One month after the teaser for Ron Howard’s Eden comes the full trailer, showing off more of the latest survival movie from the renowned director. As with his previous film, 2022’s Thirteen Lives, Howard explores a true story, this time looking at the settlement of the Floreana Island in the Galápagos Islands.

Here is the plot of the movie, as per Vertical: “Eden unravels the shocking true story of a group of disillusioned outsiders who abandon modern society in search of a new beginning. Settling on a remote, uninhabited island, their utopian dream quickly unravels as they discover that the greatest threat isn’t the brutal climate or deadly wildlife, but each other. What follows is a chilling descent into chaos where tensions spiral, desperation takes hold, and a twisted power struggle leads to betrayal, violence, and the deaths of half the colony.” In addition to the aforementioned cast,...

Ron Howard’s “Eden” is a paradise packed with the buzziest 2025 stars. Sydney Sweeney has a supporting role in the ensemble that includes “Night Always Comes” and “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” actress Vanessa Kirby and Jude Law, whose “Black Rabbit” series will debut later this year. “Ballerina” star Ana de Armas and Daniel Brühl are also in the survival thriller.

“Eden” captures the “shocking true story” (per the film’s official logline) of a group of disillusioned outsiders who left civilization to start their own society on a remote, uninhabited island.

The synopsis reads: “From Academy Award–winning director Ron Howard, ‘Eden’ unravels the shocking true story of a group of disillusioned outsiders who abandon modern society in search of a new beginning. Settling on a remote, uninhabited island, their utopian dream quickly unravels as they discover that the greatest threat isn’t the brutal climate or deadly wildlife,...

After a $117.6 million domestic start and promising word of mouth from its opening weekend, it looked like “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” could at least be a step in the right direction for Marvel Studios after two years of inconsistent box office returns. Its second weekend poured a bucket of cold water on that hope.

Despite an A- on CinemaScore and a 92% Rotten Tomatoes audience score, “Fantastic Four” cratered with a 66% second weekend drop to $40 million domestic and $79 million worldwide. The other comparable superhero film, “Superman,” saw a 53% drop in its second weekend.

The retrofuturistic spin on Marvel’s “first family” has largely failed to make the leap from hardcore fans to a wider audience despite that buzz from the former, resulting in a hold that was only two percentage points better than the 68% drop of the tepidly received “Captain America: Brave New World” earlier this year and the critically lambasted 2015 “Fantastic Four” film,...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Worldwide Box Office After 11 Days ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Fantastic Four: First Steps opened with strong numbers at the box office but had a steep fall on its second weekend. The MCU movie is now aiming to escape the 5 least-earning MCU films list next. To achieve that, it will have to cross a major global milestone soon. Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby’s movie will achieve that, but it will still have an underwhelming run at the box office. Keep scrolling for the deets.

However, it has witnessed a drastic drop in the second weekend, maintaining its top spot among weekly domestic rankings. The film will also hold on to the IMAX screens now, and it will help it earn more money, helping it prevent being a box office failure. The MCU movie features a retro-futurist world that the F4 team must protect from Galactus.

Pedro Pascal had nearly added Weapons to his already jam-packed 2025 slate! But due to scheduling delays and Hollywood strikes, the actor had to opt out of starring in Zach Cregger’s upcoming horror-thriller (via Entertainment Weekly).

Cregger expressed some disappointment about the scheduling and recasting during his interview with EW. The original cast of the movie included Pascal, Brian Tyree Henry, Austin Abrams, and Renate Reinsve.

The strikes delayed us, and then when you delay, people’s schedules get conflicts, and then you’re back at square one. I bear no ill will towards anybody. We just kept getting delayed and delayed. It’s like a domino effect. So I had to start over again.

Having Pascal in the movie would have likely brought more viewers to Weapons. But it seems like the actor would have also benefited just as much by starring in Cregger’s next feature.

Pedro Pascal...

Earlier this year, Thor star Chris Hemsworth posted a video on social media titled Thank You! The Legacy of Thor, sparking speculation among fans that he was bidding farewell to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After nearly fifteen years in the role, it wouldn’t be surprising if he were ready to hang up Mjolnir, but that doesn’t appear to be the case.

While speaking with THR, Hemsworth clarified that the video was not intended to be a preemptive goodbye.

“It was certainly not the intent. To be honest, my social media team assembled some footage and were like, ‘Oh, this could be cool. We’ll put some stuff up and thank the fans.’ And I was like, ‘Yeah, cool. It’s been great,’” he explained. “So we penned it together, and off I went to do something else. But then I had a few people ask me about it,...

We are now exactly 500 days away from the release of Avengers: Doomsday, and Daniel Richtman has shared an intriguing update to a rumor he previously posted back in May.

As you may recall, the scooper reported that Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) would actually be part of Sam Wilson's (Anthony Mackie) team in Doomsday. This led to speculation that the Thunderbolts New Avengers may disband, or possibly even get taken off the board early by Doctor Doom (Robert Downey Jr.) or some other powerful enemy.

Now, Richtman has clarified that Belova won't be an official member of Captain America's Avengers, and will simply "accompany them when they travel to another universe."

We expected a bit of Multiverse-hopping in this movie, but it is interesting that Yelena is the one to join Wilson's faction of Earth's Mightiest Heroes for their alternate reality mission.

We have heard that Pugh and...

All happy families might be alike, but every family of superheroes is messy and codependent in its own way — and composer Michael Giacchino would know. Between scoring the “The Incredibles,” the last two “Thor” films, the Marvel “Spider-Man” movies, Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” and now “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” among others, Giacchino has spent a lot of time coming up with musical themes that pull us into heroic, heightened worlds.

Each film, even within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has its own demands on the score, of course. So Giacchino worked closely with director Matt Shakman to make sure that “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” had a distinctive sound that could help power the film’s tone and character dynamics.

What’s even more impressive is that Giacchino started doing this before a single frame was even in the can. The composer created the film’s main theme for a...

Director Matt Shakman on the set of 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Photo by Jay Maidment. © 2025 20th Century Studios / © and 2025 Marvel.

It’s been an 11‑year gap between Matt Shakman’s big‑screen directorial debut, Cut Bank, and his highly anticipated sophomore feature, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. But in the years between films, Shakman hasn’t exactly been idle. The Emmy‑nominated director has built an impressive résumé in television, helming episodes of acclaimed series like The Good Wife, Game of Thrones, Billions, Succession, and, most notably, all nine episodes of Marvel Studios’ WandaVision.

While doing press interviews for the film, Shakman reflected on how his experience with WandaVision shaped his approach to Marvel’s “First Family.” He said the two projects share surprising similarities in their themes and world‑building. (Click the media bar below to hear Matt Shakman discuss how WandaVision prepared...

The 20th Century Fox era of X-Men movies got an emotional send-off last year at the end of Deadpool & Wolverine. But fans will remember that, in 2019, the franchise was curb-stomped into oblivion by Dark Phoenix, the fourth installment of the reboot series that began with X-Men: First Class. The movie tanked commercially and with the critics, and is said to have lost the studio hundreds of millions of dollars just before Fox and its assets were sold to Disney. The X-Men will soon be introduced afresh in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the highest-grossing film franchise in history, just like the recently released The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The movie delivered a decent opening weekend haul but witnessed an unexpectedly hefty drop in its sophomore frame. To make matters worse, The Fantastic Four is underperforming in overseas markets, where it still trails Dark Phoenix.

Directed by Simon Kinberg, the longtime Fox...

Vanessa Kirby has carved a throne for herself in modern cinema, from her regal turn as Princess Margaret to high-octane roles in Mission: Impossible and Fast and Furious. She stunned the Academy with her performance in Pieces of a Woman, and recently joined Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps as Sue Storm — a role that’s already winning her praise. Henry Cavill, meanwhile, has marched through pop culture like a mythic figure, donning Superman’s cape, wielding Geralt’s brooding armor in The Witcher, and soon picking up a sword for the Highlander reboot. Now, one of their most electrifying collaborations is surging in popularity all over again.

The film taking over Paramount+ right now is Mission: Impossible – Fallout, the 2018 action thriller many call the best entry in the franchise — and one of the greatest action movies of the 21st century. Cavill is the villain of the piece as August Walker,...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Inches Closer To Outgrossing An Early MCU Fan Favorite (Photo Credit – Instagram)

In addition to earning critical acclaim and positive audience feedback, Marvel’s latest superhero outing, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, has now become the highest-grossing Fantastic Four movie to date, surpassing the 2005 reboot. It has also outperformed several 2025 releases, including Sinners, Final Destination: Bloodlines, and 28 Years Later.

According to Box Office Mojo, First Steps has raked in over $367 million worldwide. And in doing that, it is now inching closer to the lifetime box office total of a beloved Phase One MCU film. Can you guess which movie it is? Read on to find out.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Set To Outgross This Early MCU Movie

That Marvel film is none other than Captain America: The First Avenger, which starred Chris Evans as the titular superhero. Here’s how the two...

Pedro Pascal is one of the busiest and most in-demand actors in Hollywood right now. Over the past few years, he’s taken on huge roles in major franchises like Star Wars, The Last of Us, Game of Thrones, and now the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

His latest project, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, sees him stepping into the role of Reed Richards, also known as Mr. Fantastic. And according to reports, the role came with a massive paycheck.

The Instagram account Wealth reported that Pascal was paid $10 million for the film. This is a huge jump compared to some of his past earnings, though he has been commanding high salaries for a while. Variety previously reported that Pascal made around $600,000 per episode of HBO’s The Last of Us. His work on that show, along with Disney+’s The Mandalorian, has helped cement his status as a household name.

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Pedro Pascal is one of the hottest names in Hollywood right now. From Game of Thrones to The Mandalorian to The Last of Us, he’s been everywhere, and now he’s stepped into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

His latest role as Reed Richards, leader of Marvel’s First Family, in The Fantastic Four: First Steps reportedly came with a massive paycheck.

According to the Instagram page Wealth, Pascal was paid around $10 million for the role. Variety has reported before that he earned about $600,000 for each episode of The Last of Us.

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It’s a clear sign of how much studios are willing to pay for his star power. While his co-stars Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s salaries haven’t been revealed, rumors say their combined earnings don’t come close to what Pascal took home.

The battle between Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps and DC’s Superman is looking more and more one-sided. According to the latest box office numbers, as of August 3, 2025, Fantastic Four has made $197.1 million in the United States and Canada and $170.3 million in other countries.

That’s a worldwide total of $367.4 million. Superman, on the other hand, is flying much higher with $316.1 million in the U.S. and Canada and $235.3 million internationally, adding up to $551.4 million worldwide. But, it makes sense, Superman has been out longer right?

Things started off promising for Fantastic Four. Before its release, it was expected to earn between $190 and $210 million globally in its opening weekend.

But after that big start, the movie’s momentum has taken a serious hit. On its second Friday, it made just $11.7 million, an 80% drop from the first Friday. That’s the worst Friday-to-Friday drop for any superhero movie this year.

Marvel Studios “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” PG-rated, live-action, superhero movie, directed by Matt Shakman is now playing in theaters:

“…set against the vibrant backdrod of a 1960’s-inspired, retro-futuristic world…

“Marvel Studios' 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'…

“…introduces Marvel’s First Family…

“…Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby)…

“…Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn)…

“…and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach)…

“…as they face their most daunting challenge yet.

“Forced to balance their roles as heroes…

“…with the strength of their family bond…

“…they must defend Earth…

“…from a ravenous space god…

“…called ‘Galactus’ (Ralph Ineson)…

“…and his enigmatic ‘Herald’, ‘Silver Surfer’ (Julia Garner)…”

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How much did Pedro Pascal make as scientist Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: First Steps? As per the Instagram handle, Wealth, The Last of Us star was paid $10 million. In comparison, Superman stars David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan earned $750,000 each, while Nicholas Hoult took $2 million home (via Puck News). Even combined, Pascal bagged the bigger paycheck!

When news broke that Pedro Pascal would be the leading man of Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps, it confirmed what his fanbase already knew- that he was a bona fide leading man made for the big screen. But the fact that Marvel Studios paid him a salary that was higher than the combined salaries of the main lead trio of DC Studios’ Superman is testament to what he has achieved.

It also highlights how far he has come as an actor and as a star. However, this gap also highlights the...

Marvel Studios “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” PG-rated, live-action, superhero movie, directed by Matt Shakman, now playing, grossed ‘Domestic’ $198,427,635 and ‘International’ $170,300,000 for a ‘Worldwide’ total of $368,727,635 after 10 days in theatrical release:

“…set against the vibrant backdrop…

“…of a 1960’s-inspired, retro-futuristic world…

“Marvel Studios' 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'…

“…introduces Marvel’s First Family…

“…Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby)…

“…Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn)…

“…and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach)…

“…as they face their most daunting challenge yet.

“Forced to balance their roles as heroes…

“…with the strength of their family bond…

“…they must defend Earth…

“…from a ravenous space god…

“…called ‘Galactus’ (Ralph Ineson)…

“…and his enigmatic ‘Herald’, ‘Silver Surfer’ (Julia Garner)…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

The latest box office numbers are in, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps suffered a steeper-than-estimated drop domestically after its second weekend in theaters.

Marvel Studios' reboot was expected to take in at least $40 million over the weekend, but only ended up making $38.7M (marking a 67% drop). The movie should hit $200 million later tonight, and is currently sitting at around $367 million worldwide on a reported production budget of $200 million.

There's been quite a bit of doomsaying (no pun intended) about these figures, but it is worth keeping in mind that First Steps is still performing better than both Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts* (it's actually already passed the latter's entire domestic cume) overall.

Some of the negativity likely stems from the perception that The Fantastic Four was always viewed as Marvel's biggest movie of the year, and was released to compete directly with DC Studios' Superman. Regardless, we...

Marvel Studios will release an "Art of" book for The Fantastic Four: First Steps this November, and several retailers have now been updated with preview pages showcasing never-before-seen artwork from the reboot.

The first piece reveals an even bigger Galactus than the one we saw rampage through New York City during the final act. Look closely, and you'll see a tiny Mister Fantastic scaling his thumb; had Marvel Studios gone down this route, there would have been no way for the team to physically attack the Devourer of Worlds.

We also have new shots of Shalla-Bal, a.k.a. the Silver Surfer, and a robotic version of Mole Man's giant monster, Giganto. It seems Marvel Studios thought that making him a robot rather than an underground monster was a better fit for the movie once upon a time.

While we got a classic version of Giganto in The Fantastic Four: First Steps' final cut,...

We recently asked ComicBookMovie.com's readers to let us know how they felt about Marvel Studios and director Matt Shakman's The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and the results are in.

1346 of you voted, and - just like the results of our Superman poll - the majority of you went with the most positive option, "Fantastic, 5/5," continuing all the way down to the most negative choice, which got just 2% of the votes.

While James Gunn's Dcu reboot certainly had its share of detractors, First Steps seems to have been embraced by the majority of fans. Critics were also won over, and the movie is currently sitting at 87% on Rotten Tomatoes. Unfortunately, Marvel's First Family's latest big-screen outing doesn't seem to have resonated with general audiences to the same extent.

After a strong debut, The Fantastic Four suffered a significant second-weekend drop (down almost 80% from its opening day), and may...

An underrated superhero movie continues to make its mark on the streaming charts following the release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

PerFlixPatrol, Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer continues to maintain its place on the chart of the top streaming films on Disney+. As of the time of writing, Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer sits at the number seven spot on the list, having fallen just one spot in recent days.

Helmed by returning director Tim Story from a screenplay by returning writer Mark Frost and co-writer Don Payne, Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer was the direct follow-up to 2005's Fantastic Four. The film saw Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, and Michael Chiklis reprise their roles as Reed Richards, Sue and Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm, better known as Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch, and the Thing, respectively. Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer...

Marvel was in for a rude shock this past weekend, as The Fantastic Four: First Steps registered a massive drop in revenue. The superhero movie was the studio's biggest bet this year, especially after both Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts* underperformed theatrically. It was billed as the grand introduction of Marvel's "First Family" to the highest-grossing film franchise of all time, the MCU. But none of the pre-release buzz, nor the positive reviews, seem to have worked in the film's favor. After 10 days of release, The Fantastic Four still hasn't overtaken the lifetime global haul of one of the biggest superhero misfires in recent memory, Black Adam.

Released in 2022, Black Adam's production was rife with controversy. The movie was over a decade in the making, during which starDwayne Johnson rose to the very pinnacle of Hollywood. When he finally got around to the project, the DC Extended Universe was on its final legs,...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps released late last month to some of the better reviews that Marvel movies have gotten in recent years. The movie holds an 87% Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 92% Popcornmeter from audiences, on par with the McU's previously well-received release, Thunderbolts*.

This critical success has been marked by significant box office momentum. So far,Fantastic Four has grossed over $368 million worldwide, and that total is growing. It will likely beat out Thunderbolts*'s $382.4 million gross this week, and is also on pace to surpass the other 2025 MCU release, Captain America: Brave New World.

The plot of First Steps finds the Fantastic Four at a critical juncture in their dynamic. The filmopens with Reed (Pedro Pascal) and Sue (Vanessa Kirby) finding out they are pregnant with their first child. This creates an additional sense of family as the quartet, which also includes Reed's best friend and Sue's brother,...