Overview
- On Nov. 24, Rob Liefeld reposted a Galactus clip from The Fantastic Four: First Steps on X and wrote that it "looks so fake" and that "the Marvel FX fell off a cliff."
- On Nov. 25, Ralph Ineson replied on X with "Rent free 😂," a comeback that entertainment outlets reported drew heavy engagement and ratioed Liefeld’s post.
- Coverage places the exchange in the context of Liefeld publicly severing ties with Marvel earlier this year and posting fresh critiques of Kevin Feige and the MCU.
- Social-media users mocked Liefeld’s comments with memes and replies, with some suggesting his grievances stem from earlier perceived slights.
- Reports note First Steps has passed roughly $500 million worldwide, with the team expected to appear in Avengers: Doomsday and unconfirmed talk that Matt Shakman could direct another installment.