Overview

• Posting on Letterboxd, Paul Walter Hauser gave The Fantastic Four: First Steps three and a half stars and said he wished his scene with Vanessa Kirby had not been cut.
• Hauser plays Mole Man and notes his role was trimmed, though his on-screen moment still drew attention in coverage.
• Screenwriter Eric Pearson confirmed a Sue Storm–Mole Man scene was shot and removed, explaining the team chose not to return to Subterranea and instead brought Mole Man into Reed’s space.
• The film remains in theaters and has drawn strong reception, with outlets citing an 86% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a higher audience score.
• Reporters and fans express hope that deleted material could appear on the Blu-ray or streaming release, though no such inclusion has been announced.