Overview

• Kirby says a climactic experience in First Steps is central to her performance in the crossover, noting she researched how such events can change a person.
• ComicBook.com reports the film earned strong reviews and is tracking as Marvel Studios’ most profitable 2025 release.
• A new analysis contends that removing John Malkovich’s Red Ghost sharpened the antagonist focus and preserved the movie’s emotional core.
• Fans continue to debate The Thing’s new dental design, and the character will appear with the rest of the team in Avengers: Doomsday.
• Avengers: Doomsday is slated for December 18, 2026 as a large-scale ensemble uniting heroes from across the MCU and beyond, including the Fantastic Four.