{"id":142638,"date":"2025-05-29T23:29:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T23:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/142638\/"},"modified":"2025-05-29T23:29:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T23:29:09","slug":"the-fantastic-four-first-steps-test-screening-reactions-tease-terrifying-mcu-entry-comic-book-movies-and-superhero-movie-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/142638\/","title":{"rendered":"The Fantastic Four: First Steps Test Screening Reactions Tease ‘Terrifying’ MCU Entry – Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Marvel Studios recently held new test screenings of The Fantastic Four: First Steps<\/strong><\/a>, and reactions from the screenings suggest fans are in for a terrifying take on the heroes.<\/p>\n

What are the reactions from The Fantastic Four: First Steps test screening? <\/p>\n

According to a new report from Murphy\u2019s Multiverse on the screening reactions, the upcoming take on the iconic Marvel group is described as a \u201cstraightforward\u201d comic book adventure. Other reactions specifically mention Ralph Ineson\u2019s Galactus, who is described as \u201cterrifying\u201d and one of the best parts of the movie. The same audience member reportedly said the film has a \u201ccosmic horror angle\u201d to it that feels very \u201cLovecraftian,\u201d probably in regard to the inclusion of Galactus.<\/p>\n

Not everything was positive, however. Criticisms from the screening allegedly include the lack of character development, as well as a disappointing use of Reed\u2019s power, as well as how The Thing is reportedly used in the movie.<\/p>\n

The cast of The Fantastic Four: First Steps is led by Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm. The film also includes Ralph Ineson as Galactus and Julia Garner as Shalla-Bal\/Silver Surfer. Additionally, Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, and Natasha Lyonne have been cast in undisclosed roles.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSet against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world,\u00a0Marvel Studios<\/a>\u2019 The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces\u00a0Marvel<\/a>\u2019s First Family\u2014Reed Richards\/Mister Fantastic, Sue Storm\/Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm\/Human Torch and Ben Grimm\/The Thing as they face their most daunting challenge yet,\u201d the official synopsis for the movie reads.<\/p>\n

Kevin Feige serves as a producer on the project, while executive producers include Louis D\u2019Esposito, Grant Curtis, and Tim Lewis. Mitch Bell is a co-producer, while the music comes from Michael Giacchino.<\/p>\n

The Fantastic Four: First Steps will be released in United States theaters on July 25, 2025. It has been confirmed that Pascal, Kirby, Quinn, and Moss-Bachrach will all return for the next MCU movie after that, Avengers: Doomsday, which arrives in May 2026. <\/p>\n

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