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On the sequence itself, the director added, "We had Red Ghost trying to steal a rocket ship with his apes, and Reed trying to defeat him and outwitting him. We see snippets of that in the [Ted Gilbert Show] montage, you see him kicking one of the apes in the water."
First Steps director Matt Shakman addresses a big Sue Storm moment in the movie's final act and reveals original plans for Franklin Richards' Marvel Cinematic Universe's introduction.
SATURDAY UPDATE: Marvel / Disney ’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps is on its way towards a global opening of $220M-$230M, which would place it ahead of the pre-weekend projection. Through Friday, the Matt Shankman-directed F4:FS has grossed an estimated $106.2M worldwide.
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Newspoint on MSNMatt Shakman on ‘Fantastic Four': They do amazing things but also do dishes, argue, and love each otherFantastic Four is a team of superpowered individuals but at their core, they are a family -- with all their emotional messiness and humour -- and this is what filmmaker Matt Shakman wanted to capture with Marvel Studios' "Fantastic Four: First Steps".
FANTASTIC FOUR: THE FIRST STEPS brings the team to us in a new and refreshing way. Matt Shakman's vision of their NYC is gorgeous and intoxicating and Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are perfect. It's about family!!!! 💙 pic.twitter.com/ISdfduL6Su
First Steps director Matt Shakman was discreet when questioned about Robert Downey Jr.’s role in the post-credits scene, choosing not to reveal any details and leaving the discussion to fans.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is slated for a release on July 25, 2025, in theaters (USA).