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Fourth time’s the charm for ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’

Headline from Christian Science Monitor, on the newest of 2 developments

The new “Fantastic Four” blends a retro sensibility with a type of optimism that is reflective of a reboot in the comic book movie industry itself.

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  1. Movie review: Confusing tone hinders 'Fantastic Four: First Steps'

    Headline from UPI ·

  2. Newest

    Fourth time’s the charm for ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’

    Headline from Christian Science Monitor ·

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Reports & sources

26 articles, oldest first.

  1. Variety

    ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Review: Marvel Gets Its Mojo Back With a Satisfying Retro-Styled Reboot (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    The comics studio finally does right by the popular quartet with a retro-styled reboot, scaling back from the overcrowded feel of recent offerings.

  2. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Review: Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby Lead Appealing New Crew to Break Marvel Property’s Six-Decade Curse (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby lead a new crew in Marvel's 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' also starring Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn.

  3. Polygon

    Fantastic Four: First Steps provides a family-friendly entry point to the MCU (opens Polygon)

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    Polygon's feed description

    Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe kicks off with a simple standalone story from WandaVision’s Matt Shakman. Starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby.

  4. Entertainment Weekly

    'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' review: Pedro Pascal leads the team back to the retro-future (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    In 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' Marvel Studios tries to reboot the notoriously difficult-to-adapt comic book series. Read Entertainment Weekly's review.

  5. UPI

    Movie review: Confusing tone hinders 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," in theaters Friday, is no fun as it never gains control of its tone. For starters, it's not even the team's first steps.

  6. Forbes

    ‘Fantastic Four’ Review: Iconic Ensemble Deliver Action And Excitement (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The most consistent and satisfying entry in the Marvel Universe for a long while. Genuinely engaging lead performances, thrilling action, and it looks fantastic!

  7. Deadline

    ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Review: Pedro Pascal Leads A Charismatic Cast In A Satisfying And Stylish Marvel Adventure (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ review: Pedro Pascal leads a charismatic cast in a satisfying and stylish Marvel adventure

  8. CNET

    'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Review: Phenomenal Visuals and Heart-Centered Story Will Satisfy Fans (opens CNET)

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    CNET's feed description

    Marvel does Jack Kirby right with this one.

  9. Gizmodo

    'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Isn't Quite Fantastic, But It's Pretty Great (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn star in Marvel's latest, out July 25.

  10. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’: First Reactions From the Premiere (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Fantastic Four: First Steps held its world premiere in Los Angeles on July 21, and early reaction to the film has been positive.

  11. Rolling Stone

    Yes, 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Brings Marvel's O.G.s Into the MCU (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Yes, the gamechanging superheroes that kicked off the Marvel Age are now part of the big picture. No, they haven't quite broken the FF movie curse.

  12. New York Post

    ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ review: Ugh, here we go again (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Calling “Fantastic Four: First Steps” the best “Fantastic Four” movie so far is not exactly a quote I’d advise Disney to slap on the poster. Not to be deterred, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is dragging the group out of storage for their 37th movie. That figure is unfortunately not a typo.

  13. Deadline

    What The Critics Are Saying About ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’? (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ hits cinemas on July 24.

  14. BGR

    The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review: Marvel's First Family Packs An Emotional Punch (opens BGR)

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    BGR's feed description

    The Fantastic Four: First Steps is another step in the right direction as Marvel recovers from a slump that featured multiple box office disappointments.

  15. NPR

    'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' plus a rom-com turned sideways and more in theaters (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Another Fantastic Four reboot comes to theaters this weekend while Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman head on a romantic weekend that turns dark.

  16. NPR

    The new 'Fantastic Four' starts Marvel's next phase off on the right (gigantic) foot (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Some superhero movies go for real-world relevance. The Fantastic Four: First Steps succeeds by doubling down on whimsical, wide-eyed wonder.

  17. Christian Science Monitor

    Fourth time’s the charm for ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Christian Science Monitor's feed description

    The new “Fantastic Four” blends a retro sensibility with a type of optimism that is reflective of a reboot in the comic book movie industry itself.

  18. Digital Trends

    The Fantastic Four: First Steps review: One giant leap for Marvel (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    The Fantastic Four: First Steps gives a spectacular new story about Marvel's First Family with a bold, breathtaking superhero blockbuster.

  19. Entertainment Weekly

    'Fantastic Four: First Steps' director explains ending, reveals original script changes (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' director Matt Shakman explains how the movie ends, and reveals how the original script changed thanks to baby Franklin Richards.

  20. Forbes

    ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Lands A Top 5 MCU Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Audience scores have hit Rotten Tomatoes for Fantastic Four: First Steps, and it turns out it's one of the MCU's best offerings.

  21. CNN

    ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’: Marvel finally made an MCU movie you don’t need a guide to follow (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Maybe “superhero fatigue” is a thing of the past – with DC’s “Superman” still soaring in theaters, Marvel’s “Fantastic Four” reboot is set to join the fun this weekend, with positive momentum.

  22. Gizmodo

    Let's Talk About the End Credits of 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn star in Marvel's latest, out July 25.

  23. Forbes

    ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Is Already Beating ‘Superman’ Where It Counts (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Fantastic Four: First Steps is on track to becoming the biggest superhero movie of 2025.

  24. GQ

    What The ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Post-Credits Scene Tells Us About the Next Two Years of Marvel Movies (opens GQ)

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    GQ's feed description

    As the Fantastic Four's first MCU movie roars into theaters, Marvel honcho Kevin Feige promises a reboot—excuse us, a reset—is coming soon.

  25. NPR

    'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' heralds good things for the MCU's future : Pop Culture Happy Hour (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The Fantastic Four are back again in a new movie--and it's an eye-popping good time. The Fantastic Four: First Steps stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn as the famously fractious family with amazing powers who tangle with a godlike being who wants to eat the Earth…

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