Overview

• Marvel Studios unveiled first-look concept art by Ryan Meinerding that faithfully adapts Jack Kirby’s bold designs for Galactus and The Thing
• Julia Garner described her Silver Surfer motion-capture process, detailing a GoPro-equipped suit and surfing adviser guidance to shape Shalla-Bal’s movements
• Viewers have spotted multiple scenes shown in early trailers that were edited or removed in the theatrical cut, prompting fans to demand an extended version
• Critics and audiences have lauded the film’s immersive 1960s retro-futurist production design and cast chemistry while noting a predictable plot and uneven dialogue
• This release marks the Fantastic Four’s debut in the MCU’s Phase Six timeline and lays groundwork for upcoming crossover events such as Avengers: Doomsday