Overview

• Matt Shakman’s reboot is the first Fantastic Four movie produced by Marvel Studios, officially launching the MCU’s Phase Six.
• Critics have highlighted Julia Garner’s Silver Surfer and Ralph Ineson’s Galactus as standout, scene-stealing villains.
• Kasra Farahani’s ‘60s Space Race–inspired production design and Michael Giacchino’s score have drawn acclaim for their retrofuturistic flair.
• Dedicated viewers have uncovered numerous comic-book homages, including blink-and-you-miss-it variants of Jack Kirby and Stan Lee at the Excelsior rocket launch.
• A Matt Fraction–written tie-in prequel comic delves into the team’s origins and the Mole Man’s backstory, fueling fan excitement for future crossovers.