‘Fantastic Four’ Confirms Classic Villain Will Make MCU Debut
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One of the most highly anticipated films of the summer is “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.”
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Not only does the movie bring in the most iconic family in all of Marvel Comics, it also boasts an incredible cast as well as a fun retro-futuristic aesthetic that resembles the Silver Age of comic books.
Needless to say, hardcore Marvel fans are excited for “Fantastic Four” to bring in this classic energy. And according to one advertisement, the movie may be leaning more into that time period than previously thought.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach plays The Thing in The Fantastic Four: First Steps Ebon Moss-Bachrach plays The Thing in The Fantastic Four: First Steps Disney
In a recent advertisement for Little Caesar’s Pizza, the Fantastic Four can be seen fighting a giant monster coming out of the Earth.
This is none other than Giganto, one of many Deviant Mutates who is most well-known for being featured on the cover of the first-ever Fantastic Four comic book.
In Marvel comics, Giganto is a servant of the Mole Men who used the monster to attack nuclear power plants around the world.
Eventually, the Fantastic Four went to investigate when Giganto was unleashed upon them until it was held back by Johnny Storm, AKA, The Human Torch.
Giganto’s introduction is significant in that they are connected to the Skrull, an alien race that has been introduced in previous installments of the MCU.
It’s also worth noting that this version of Giganto is unrelated to Giganto of the Atlantean Beasts, a giant whale who is affiliated with Namor the Submariner.
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“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” introduces Marvel’s first family to the MCU and is
Based on the characters created Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the movie is directed by Matt Shakman with a screenplay written by Josh Friedman and Eric Pearson.
The film stars Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (The Thing), and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (The Human Torch).
It will also feature performances from John Malkovich, Julia Garner, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ralph Ineson.
“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is set to release in theaters on July 25, 2025.
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