Overview

• Marvel Studios released first concept art highlighting Jack Kirby-inspired, 1960s retro-futuristic designs for Galactus, The Thing and the team’s costumes.
• Julia Garner detailed her Silver Surfer process, describing a full reflective CGI suit, GoPro-equipped helmet and specialized surfboarding choreography.
• Fans criticized the film’s 1 hour 55 minute runtime after noting missing shots from early trailers, leading to widespread calls for an extended cut.
• The movie opened to $118 million domestically and $100 million internationally against a roughly $200 million budget, marking a solid Phase Six launch.
• Critics praised the visuals and cast chemistry but pointed to a predictable plot and uneven dialogue, with calls for deeper narrative development in future MCU entries.