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Marvel is announcing the cast for the upcoming “Avengers Doomsday” film in the most un-Marvel, painful way possibly. Announcing a new cast member, with their names on a director’s chair, every 15 minutes. While most of the names are exactly what we expected, Tenoch Huerta Mejia is also included. This is surprising because he was accused of sexual assault in 2023.

So far, here are the announced cast members for “Avengers Doomsday.”

Avengers

Chris Hemsworth -Thor

Anthony Mackie -Sam Wilson/ New Captain America

Letitia Wright -Shuri

Paul Rudd -Scott Lang/Ant-Man

Simu Liu – Shang Chi

Danny Ramirez- Joaquin Torrez / Falcon

Fantastic 4

Vanessa Kirby -Sue Storm/Invisible Woman – Fantastic Four

Ebon Moss-Bachrach -Ben Grimm/The Thing

Joseph Quinn – Johnny Storm / Human Torch

Pedro Pascal – Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic

Robert Downey Jr. Victor Von Doom / Doctor Doom

Thunderbolts*

Sebastian Stan -Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier

Wyatt Russell...

The recent concept art leak for Avengers: Doomsday has massively increased excitement for the movie and, while Doctor Doom remains a divisive choice of villain, many fans are now happy to sit back and let the Russo Brothers cook.

The Cosmic Circus' Alex Perez has shared some exciting rumours about the movie today, starting with Doom's plan for the Multiverse.

He explains that the villain sets out to stop the incursions from happening, thereby avoiding a Multiversal collapse. Like Thanos, he sees himself as the hero and is likely on the warpath after He Who Remains silenced his and every other universe by creating a single Sacred Timeline. Now, Doom wants to "take the reins of his timeline and win his freedom."

Perez goes on to explain that, while the Council of Kangs has obviously been dropped from a movie originally titled Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, it's not as simple...

The recent concept art leak for Avengers: Doomsday has massively increased excitement for the movie and, while Doctor Doom remains a divisive choice of villain, many fans are now happy to sit back and let the Russo Brothers cook.

The Cosmic Circus' Alex Perez has shared some exciting rumours about the movie today, starting with Doom's plan for the Multiverse.

He explains that the villain sets out to stop the incursions from happening, thereby avoiding a Multiversal collapse. Like Thanos, he sees himself as the hero and is likely on the warpath after He Who Remains silenced his and every other universe by creating a single Sacred Timeline. Now, Doom wants to "take the reins of his timeline and win his freedom."

Perez goes on to explain that, while the Council of Kangs has obviously been dropped from a movie originally titled Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, it's not as simple...

Holiday blockbusters like “Mufasa: The Lion King” and “Gladiator II” and a re-release of Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar” helped lift profits and revenues at Imax during its fourth quarter. Revenues at the big screen company increased by 8% to $92.7 million, up from $86 million in the prior-year period. Net income at Imax more than doubled, topping out at $5 million compared to $2.5 million. Imax reported earnings per share of 27 cents, compared to 16 cents in the year-ago period.

However, Imax shares fell sharply in after-hours trading, dropping nearly 5% after the company failed to match Wall Street’s projections. Analysts were forecasting the company would post earnings of 29 cents per share and revenues of $104.8 million.

Imax’s CEO Richard Gelfond shrugged off the after-market dip, telling Variety “I don’t attribute it to anything. I don’t think it makes a difference.”

Moreover, he’s bullish about this calendar year. That’s because Imax has...

For cinema owners, “Survive till 25” has become a mantra as one catastrophe after another has kicked their business’s recovery down the road. But the end of that long and winding road is here, so will the upcoming slate result in a true box office revival?

Over the next 11 months, Hollywood will unveil blockbuster hopefuls like “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning,” “Jurassic World Rebirth,” “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” “Wicked: For Good” and “Superman” with the goal of boosting the business to something resembling its pre-covid stature. With the pandemic and strikes in the rearview, domestic revenues are projected to reach $9.3 billion to $9.5 billion for the year. Those returns would rank as the best post-pandemic stretch though still down from before times, when North American ticket sales regularly climbed to $10.5 billion to $11 billion.

“We’re post Covid and post strikes. This is the new normal now,” says Shawn Robbins, Fandango’s director of movie analytics.

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The teaser of Fantastic Four: First Steps is finally here, and it gives a quick glimpse into what the audience can expect from the movie when it releases on July 25, 2025. The rebooted film stars Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, aka Mr. Fantastic, and Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, aka Invisible Woman.

To add to the star-studded list, Joseph Quinn portrays the role of Johnny Storm, aka Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, aka The Thing. Here’s how fans reacted to the newly released teaser and what they can expect from Marvel Cinematic Universe’s ambitious upcoming release.

Fantastic Four First Steps Teaser: What To Expect From Rebooted Film

According to the official synopsis, the film is set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world. The Fantastic Four are ready to face...

Unfortunately for the intersection of superhero fans and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia stans, Glenn Howerton isn’t the most stretchy and flexible man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe — but that’s no knock on the jean shorts.

We’re about to enter the third iteration of the Fantastic Four franchise in the last two decades after past failed attempts featured the talents of irrelevant nobodies like Chris Evans, Jessica Alba and Michael B. Jordan. For some reason, the superpowers that be in superhero entertainment believe that, every 10 years, we need four new actors to play Reed Richards, Sue and Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm. But Hollywood has repeatedly balked at the opportunity to pluck one of the Fantastic Five from FX’s comedy masterpiece It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia to play the team’s leader.

Despite the fact that Always Sunny fans have been calling for Howerton to play...

The first trailer for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” finally landed on Tuesday morning and fans seem to generally agree that it’s, well, fantastic.

In the footage, we finally get a proper look at Marvel’s first family: Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm (Ebon Moss-Bachrach). They’re currently navigating life after a journey into space that left them forever changed, as Richards explains.

But Sue is quick to comfort him, noting that Ben — who, of course, turns into The Thing — “has always been a rock,” her brother Johnny is always Johnny, and that she isn’t going anywhere. Together, they’ll face whatever’s coming “as a family.”

For the most part, the teaser did its job in getting fans excited, with many feeling hopeful that after multiple attempts to bring the Fantastic Four to screen, the MCU iteration would finally get it right.

“Survive till ’25” has been the mantra of the movie theater business — heck, the entire film industry — ever since pandemic-related delays and Hollywood’s labor strikes wreaked havoc on studio slates and production calendars. Several would-be 2024 blockbusters, like Tom Cruise’s eighth “Mission Impossible” and Marvel’s “Captain America: Brave New World,” were pushed into this calendar year instead, providing 2025 with a profusion of movies that everyone hopes will claw the box office back to something approaching its pre-covid glory.

Can Ethan Hunt, a smattering of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and a new generation of rogue dinosaurs come to the rescue? Will the star power of Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Dwayne Johnson help boost their risky original movies to fame and fortune? Variety peers into its crystal ball to forecast the year’s triumphs, misfires — and everything in between.

Sure Things Avatar: Fire and Ash (Disney)

Release date: Dec. 19

Thrill factor: Three years ago,...

Ben Shwartz, arguably best known for his role in Parks & Rec as the incessantly annoying, but in a funny way, Jean Ralphio-Saperstein, has been attached to a Plastic Man film for quite some time. He had been fan casted in the role for over a decade, and it is hard to deny that he would be perfect to play Patrick O'Brien. For years, there were also rumors that a Plastic Man movie was in development or pre-development and that Ben Schwartz had been cast in the role already. There were even rumors less than a year ago that Plastic Man was in development at DC Studios and that the film would be directed by Darren Aronofsky of all people under the supervision of James Gunn. However, nothing has been confirmed or denied by the studio or any executives as far as I know.

Recently, Ben Schwartz did an interview...

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ and ‘Thunderbolts*’ are the next two Marvel movies set to hit theaters.

‘Brave New World’ will focus on Sam taking on the role of Captain America during an international crisis involving Red Hulk, Tiamut, Adamantium, and The Leader. Meanwhile, ‘Thunderbolts*’ will follow Yelena, Bucky, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, and John Walker as they join forces to face an unknown threat. However, it’s still unclear how much these films will shape the MCU’s future.

Recently, well-known industry insider Alex Perez hosted a Q&a where he talked about what’s ahead for the MCU. Part of the discussion highlighted how ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ and ‘Thunderbolts’ could play a key role in the bigger Marvel storyline.

Titan: You’ve been more and more open about your ‘New Avengers’ prediction for Thunderbolts*, does that mean we can expect to see some of those...

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ and ‘Thunderbolts*’ are the next two MCU movies to hit theaters.

While we know that ‘Brave New World’ will tackle Sam being Captain America in the middle of the international incident and ‘Thunderbolts*’ will follow Yelena, Bucky, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, and John Walker teaming up against… a threat, we still don’t know how important these two movies will be for the MCU’s future.

Now, one of the most notable industry insiders, Alex Perez, hosted a Q&a where he discussed the future of the MCU. A part of the Q&a was about the importance of ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ and ‘Thunderbolts*’ for the broader MCU story.

Titan: You’ve been more and more open about your ‘New Avengers’ prediction for Thunderbolts*, does that mean we can expect to see some of those members actually on the team in Avengers: Doomsday?...

After multiple attempts, it seems Kevin Feige and Marvel are finally committed to delivering a Fantastic Four project that both excites fans and seamlessly integrates into the MCU. With Fantastic Four: First Steps, the studio is pulling out all the stops to create a film worthy of the beloved superhero team, following two previous missteps in bringing them to the forefront.

Though the movie’s debut is still a ways off, we’re steadily learning more details and rumors about the project. The latest development sheds light on the plot. While much remains unconfirmed, we now have some concrete information to share.

Most notably, the official synopsis for Fantastic Four: First Steps has been revealed, offering significant insights into the film. How are fans reacting? Let’s dive in.

The Fantastic Four film is undoubtedly one of Marvel’s most pressing projects, as the studio is determined to finally get this franchise right.

After several attempts, it seems that Kevin Feige and Marvel are finally trying to do right by the fans with Fantastic Four: First Steps. The MCU is now bringing in the heavy guns to try to finally give us a good Fantastic Four project that the fans will enjoy and that will be successfully incorporated into the MCU, following two unsuccessful attempts to properly promote the titular superhero group.

We are steadily getting more information and rumors about the project, even if its debut is still a while off. The most recent piece of information is related to the plot, and while we cannot confirm much, we can still bring you some precise information.

Namely, the official synopsis for the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps movie has been released and we now know a lot more about the movie as a whole. What are the fans saying?

We know that...

Kevin Feige’s Marvel Studio had several significant updates during the recently concluded Sdcc panel, including a new title for the Fantastic Four. Pedro Pascal’s upcoming film is now called The Fantastic Four: First Steps. It was earlier announced that Ralph Ineson would play Galactus, the big baddie in the film. And the latest Galactus theories don’t sound promising for Pascal’s Reed Richards and team.

Concept art for The Fantastic Four: The First Steps | Marvel Studios

According to a popular theory, Feige’s universe will introduce the character as a one-of-a-kind multiversal threat. It is hinted that he could be a universe-eater in the MCU version unlike the planet-eater fans got to see in the Fox movies.

Kevin Feige’s Reported Galactus Theory Is Already Bad News For Pedro Pascal’s New Marvel Family Kevin Feige’s reported plan for Galactus would doom the Fantastic Four | Marvel Comics...

Marvel Studios has had some outstanding weekends in its history, but not since the paradigm-shifting debut of 2012’s “The Avengers” has a weekend been more consequential for the company than the most recent one.

On Saturday night, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige opened the company’s presentation at San Diego Comic-Con by announcing that “Deadpool & Wolverine” would have the highest opening weekend ever for an R-rated movie, and that the Marvel Cinematic Universe had just passed more than $30 billion in global box office grosses, the first film franchise ever to reach that milestone by a wide margin. Roughly an hour later, Feige closed the panel with the announcement that Joe and Anthony Russo, who directed the two most recent “Avengers” movies to more than $4.8 billion in worldwide grosses, were returning to the company to direct the next two “Avengers” movies — and that Robert Downey Jr. was also coming back...

At Marvel Studios' San Diego Comic-Con panel on Saturday night, it was announced that the movie will officially be titled "The Fantastic Four: First Steps." While the subtitle seems a little unwieldy, there have been quite a few other "Fantastic Four" movies, so it's understandable that they need to differentiate themselves. The movie is Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige's most anticipated upcoming project, with a lot of his excitement seeming to ride on the shoulders of director Matt Shakman, who worked with Marvel on "WandaVision." Feige's excitement translated to a whole lot of excitement for anyone who attended Sdcc's Hall H Marvel presentation, which included far more than just the reveal of the "Fantastic Four" film's full title. For one thing, they literally flew the Fantasticar into Hall H (or at least a life-sized prop version of it), showing off the Fantastic Four's chosen mode of transportation.

‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ has been released internationally and has been overwhelmingly praised by audiences, though critics have had a different take.

The film was backed by an extensive marketing campaign in recent months, teasing a multitude of variants, cameos, and jokes. At one point, I worried that the film’s key moments might be spoiled, but it managed to surprise me by keeping its most exciting cameos under wraps.

The Rotten Tomatoes audience score reflects this enthusiasm, with the movie currently boasting a 98% approval rating from over 2,500 verified ratings. For comparison, it has surpassed ‘Endgame’ (90%) and ‘Infinity War’ (92%).

However, this comparison may not be entirely accurate yet, as ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ has far fewer audience ratings than either ‘Endgame’ or ‘Infinity War.’ Additionally, the initial wave of reviews is likely skewed positively, as opening-day viewers are often die-hard fans. We’ll likely see a more balanced rating in a month...

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ was internationally released and so far the movie is considered overwhelmingly brilliant by the audiences, not so much by the critics but this is a different story altogether.

The movie had quite an extensive marketing campaign in the last few months, teasing numerous variants, cameos, and jokes. At one point I was personally afraid that half of the movie was spoiled, but the movie did manage to surprise, saving its most juicy cameos as a secret.

The Rotten Tomatoes audience score sure does reflect that, since the movie is currently standing at 98% approval after 2,500+ verified ratings. For comparison, the movie did manage to top ‘Endgame’ (standing at 90%) and ‘Infinity War’ (standing at 92%)

The comparison is not the best at this point in time however since the movie does have way less audience ratings than either ‘Endgame’ or ‘Infinity War.’ And the people who went to see the...

Bad Boys apparently really are for life as it seems that this action-packed franchise isn’t ending anytime soon with Sony Pictures’ Bad Boys 4 set to reach theatres in just a couple months. This series, centered on detectives Mike Lowery and Marcus Burnett of the Miami Police Department, has already produced three blockbuster films that have grossed over $840 million as well as a spinoff television show, L.A.’s Finest, making it one of the most successful buddy-cop action-comedy series in history. The most recent film, Bad Boys for Life, was one of the last movies to hit theaters before the pandemic shut them all down and was able to be a critical and box office success – so why would the franchise stop now? Will Smith and Martin Lawrence (Lowery and Burnett) are back for the fourth film, and this is music to the ears of fans of the series since...

The introduction of new superhero teams in the MCU has been a long time in the making, and finally, members of the X-Men and the Fantastic Four have been confirmed to join the narrative in the near future. And now, some rumors suggest that the upcoming reboot of The Fantastic Four will bring in new characters on the big screen from the pages of Marvel Comics.

A still from Fantastic Four (2005)

And according to an industry insider, they will be none other than Franklin and Valeria Richards, the son and daughter of Reed Richards and Susan Storm. This will be a significant entry into the MCU, since comic book readers know that these young superheroes are two of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe.

The Upcoming Fantastic Four Film Will Introduce Franklin and Valeria Richards To The MCU

Pedro Pascal will be playing the role of Reed Richards...

Before Spider-Man: No Way Home gathered decades of web-slinging adventures, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige had to persuade Spider-Man: No Way Home producer Amy Pascal to allow him to make films for her.

In 2021, the two talked to The New York Times about how Pascal contacted Feige to discuss Spidey’s future after The Amazing Spider-Man 2 received unfavorable reviews in 2014. Starring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, the film was helmed by Marc Webb.

Andrew Garfield played Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man

Pascal has acknowledged, though, that she was not, at first, fond of the idea of Peter Parker joining the MCU, which led her to throw a “sandwich” at the Marvel boss. It is hardly surprising that Sony looked to Marvel for support following the critical whipping The Amazing Spider-Man 2 received.

It seemed like Sony was at a loss for what to do with its Webslinger at the time.

With a meteoric rise at a young age, Zendaya has transitioned from a Disney royalty to the youngest Emmy-awarding winning actress in history for Euphoria. Her stardom reached a new level when she became part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where she portrays the role of Mj in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man films. The actress surprised the whole Marvel fandom with her enigmatic presence, and instead of playing the traditional damsel in distress, she imbued her spicy personality to the character, making the viewers her fans.

Zendaya in Spider-Man: Homecoming

However, prior to her debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, fans were skeptical of her casting, questioning her appointment behind such a pivotal role. Soon, a controversy erupted on social media until the Euphoria actress decided to silence a toxic fan over her casting.

Zendaya Silenced a Toxic Fan Without Spider-Man’s Help

When the report of Zendaya’s mysterious...

Tom Holland was a theater kid long before he started swinging off buildings. Having joined the West End production of Billy Elliot the Musical at the age of twelve years old, he played the role of Michael Caffrey, Billy Elliot’s best friend, later being cast as the protagonist himself. Through his time here, he gained immense recognition and experience, which has followed him through his time as Spider-Man, as well as his various other roles.

Tom Holland

Since then, it would seem that he has been itching to get back to his roots, wanting to get on a stage and act rather than in front of a camera. This is why he was extremely excited to announce his role as Romeo in the West Ends’ upcoming production of Romeo & Juliet.

Tom Holland As Romeo and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers As Juliet

Earlier this year, Tom Holland announced that he would...

Kevin Feige, the President of Marvel Studios, announced the reboot of The Fantastic 4 at the San Diego Comic-Con on July 20, 2019. With the Fantastic Four cast announced by Marvel Studios on X, people are now looking into its potential story, timeline setting, and place in the MCU multiverse.

Fantastic Four first look. Credit: Marvel Studios/X

The cast includes Pedro Pascal as Mr. Fantastic; Vanessa Kirby as the Invisible Woman; Joseph Quinn as the Human Torch; and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the Thing. And, this casting hints that the film is set in the 1960s.

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And, now an update from insider Daniel Richtman seems to shatter fans’ wish to see a potential team-up with Tom Holland‘s Spider-Man.

Fantastic 4 Will Take Place In An Alternate Universe, Per Report

Insider Daniel Richtman...

Star Wars is one of the most popular franchises of all time, anything attached to its name will surely bring a surge of curiosity, and given the success of The Mandalorian on Disney+ and their deal with EA and Respawn bearing new fruit with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wards Jedi: Survivor, perhaps success can be found by integrating the Mandalorian to a video game. Recently, EA pulled the plug on Respawn’s Mandalorian project and now details of the canceled game have surfaced.

Star Wars Nailed the Gaming Space with Respawn and EA

Respawn’s Mandalorian project could have been another hit for Star Wars.

The game had a simple premise where the player takes on the role of a Mandalorian, not The Mandalorian Din Djarin from the show itself which could also mean the game would allow the players to customize their character.

While having a linear structure,...

With multiple attempts to adapt Marvel’s first family for the big screen, the casual Valentine’s Day news drop of the casting for The Fantastic Four has fans buzzing. As the Fantastic Four finally get the MCU treatment, there is a natural excitement that the superhero team will get the faithful translation that fans have been waiting for. The casting announcement was made with a simple illustrated photo that features the likenesses of the cast actors in their respective roles in a very retro picture. This also led to speculation that the movie may take place in the 60s.

One thing that seems obvious with larger-than-life characters in the MCU is how The Thing will be integrated. As we’ve seen in the past with the Hulk and Thanos, Marvel has been a champion for using motion capture for certain characters. Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who has been cast as Ben Grimm...

Pedro Pascal is a wonderful actor whose career apparently received a new lease of life ever since he became part of the Star Wars franchise as the Mandalorian, in the series of the same name. Not only do fans love the series, but Pascal’s fan base has considerably expanded ever since the actor started leading as Din Mando Djarin.

Pedro Pascal (image via The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent)

Yet, due to the presence of the suit and the helmet, his role has been reduced to a voice-over, with him largely being absent from the third season’s set. Furthermore, the actor has numerous other projects lined up including Marvel’s Fantastic Four, which presents a bigger challenge that the actor will be there in the upcoming Mandalorian season and its spin-off movie. If these concerns weren’t enough, Pascal’s latest remark about joining the MCU has spelled...

Pedro Pascal, aka the internet’s boyfriend, has inevitably performed some of the greatest feats throughout his acting career. But this very acting career and all the star-studded roles he is finally able to land didn’t all come to him served in a silver plate, no. If anything, Pascal probably had to work harder than anyone and everyone else to build his career in the entertainment industry.

Pedro Pascal in Kingsman: The Golden Circle

In fact, there was even a time when this very passion drove him to become a broke aspiring actor, the phase of which lasted as long as 15 years before he earned his breakthrough role. Yet, in those very hard times, it was Buffy the Vampire Slayer series that eventually came around to Pedro Pascal to not only grant him his first official acting gig but even save him from being homeless.

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Marvel Studios has revealed the official confirmation of The Fanstatic 4 cast in a Valentine’s Day post with a poster of the four fantastic MCU heroes. In another post, the studio unveiled the classic 60’s logo. Previously, several rumors surrounding the movie dominated the discussion among fans, and since the studio announcement, it is not fading away anytime soon.

Marvel Studios announced The Fantastic 4

The Mandalorian and The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal was rumored to be featured as Fanstatic 4’s Reed Richards, and the reception from fans was not very uplifting. Still, Marvel Studios has decided to go with the rising star as the leader of the superhero circle.

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Marvel Studios Announced Fantastic 4 Cast

Marvel Studio announced the Fantastic 4 cast

The previous rumor surrounding...

Christopher Nolan recently proclaimed that the decision to hire Robert Downey Jr. to play Tony Stark in “Iron Man” was “one of the most consequential casting decisions that’s ever been made in the history of the movie business.”

By the end of this decade, the same might be said for the four actors who were just cast as the titular superheroes in Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four”: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Like Downey, all of these actors have had recent experiences with big-budget productions — Pascal with “The Mandalorian” and “The Last of Us,” Kirby with the two most recent “Mission: Impossible” films, Quinn with “Stranger Things” and Moss-Bachrach with “Andor.” But, also like Downey, none of them have headlined their own studio action blockbuster before signing up with Marvel.

Downey, of course, proved to be such an electrifying presence as Iron Man that...

Former MCU actor Edward Norton famously made several changes to the screenplay for The Incredible Hulk, and writer Zak Penn has revealed what many of them had been.

In the new book MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios (per TheDirect), Penn commented on how Norton had taken creative control with the screenplay, insisting upon changes that ranged from minor to major. It would include anything from changing the names of bit characters to a bigger alteration made to the ending. With the latter, Penn admits he didn't understand the change, as it meant that the superhero would be putting innocent people in danger.

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"I had him walking east down the street wearing a blue hat and now he’s walking west down the street wearing a red hat. And I had named his downstairs neighbor Lorina, and he changed it to Malina or something," Penn recalled.

The MCU Multiverse Saga allows for the introduction of new characters and potential villains, making the franchise's obsession with one villain trope more interesting. The exploration of the multiverse in the MCU provides an opportunity to showcase dark versions or evil counterparts of the heroes, adding depth and complexity to their characters. Dark mirror villains are common in the MCU because they allow Marvel to explore the consequences of not choosing heroism, highlight the difficulties faced by heroes, and create compelling fight scenes.

The MCU Multiverse Saga has created much potential for the introduction of new character, potentially allowing the franchise to make its obsession with one villain trope even more interesting. The biggest villain of the Multiverse Saga to date is Kang the Conqueror, the timeline-obliterating Thanos-level threat that Loki and Ant-Man have already had to face. There is not as much information about individual heroes' villains, however, and...

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Marvel's first family, The Fantastic Four, will finally return to the big screen with 2025's Fantastic Four. As the MCU expands its universe, there is more and more room to take beloved comic characters to a larger audience. Fans thought they had seen the last of this superhero family with the 2015 Fantastic 4 reboot, but with the Disney/ Fox merger, it was only a matter of time before another reboot was in the works.

While not much is known about Marvel's upcoming reboot, wild casting rumors are getting fans excited before its release. One thing that's certain from producer Kevin Feige is that this movie won't be another origin story, which is a relief because this story has been told enough times.

Doctor Doom's portrayal in the previous Marvel movies failed to capture his true complexity and menacing nature, limiting him to a typical supervillain role. Doctor Doom's re-introduction in the MCU would be perfectly timed, as the prominence of magic in recent projects like WandaVision and Doctor Strange 2 aligns with his character as a magic user. Doctor Doom's rich backstory, immense power, and ability to serve as a long-term ideological rival make him an excellent choice for the next big villain in the MCU, capable of providing darker and more complex narratives.

Doctor Doom has been portrayed in three Marvel movies -- and none of them have gotten him right. His well-written personality and intriguing backstory hasn't translated to the big screen, failing to relay to the audience why Doctor Doom is a dangerous foe. But now Marvel Studios has the opportunity to rectify that by making him the next...

The MCU has dominated the cinematic world for the last decade and a half and decided to try dominating the televised world in a similar fashion with their expansion into original series on Disney+. With five original series released in 2021, three last year, and three scheduled for this year, the MCU is full-steam ahead in terms of giving the world as much Marvel content as possible. That being said, one particular MCU show broke all kinds of barriers and managed to broaden the limits of what even the Marvel Cinematic Universe is capable of - that show was What If...?.

Update August 25, 2023: If you're a fan of What If...? or just curious as to what characters should be included in the sophomore season, you'll be happy to know this article has been updated with additional information by Jack Deegan.

The animated anthology series was a first for the MCU,...

The MCU’s Fantastic Four movie is still a long way off, but it’s one of the upcoming franchise movies with the most potential to shake up the MCU. The film will open Phase 6, and that position on the calendar is significant. Bookending a new Phase usually means the movie either has some big conclusive event or will introduce interesting information to kick off the new story arc.

Update August 13, 2023: This article has been updated with more reasons why Marvel fans should be excited about the Fantastic Four in the MCU.

Beyond that, Kevin Feige revealed that Fantastic Four will not be an origin story, which has cross-title implications. No matter what executive decisions Disney chooses to make concerning the film, they’ll be dealing with one of the most important titles in Marvel Comics. The Fantastic Four are traditionally known as Marvel’s “First Family” and have...

Joseph Quinn's emergence as a potential Johnny Storm in the Fantastic Four reboot has sparked excitement among Marvel fans and insiders. His age aligns perfectly with the character, and his acting prowess shows he has what it takes to embrace the complexity of the Human Torch. Marvel Studios' tendency to cast fresh faces and embrace the unexpected makes Quinn a tantalizing choice for the role that could propel him to stardom.

As the casting speculation intensifies, the eagerness for Marvel's First Family's big-screen comeback has reached an unprecedented level. The latest buzz surrounds the casting of Johnny Storm, also known as the Human Torch, with Joseph Quinn's name rising to the forefront.

Known for his remarkable performance as Eddie Munson in Stranger Things season 4, Joseph Quinn's fame has ignited the interest of Marvel fans and insiders alike. He has rapidly emerged as the frontrunner to play Johnny Storm in the Fantastic Four reboot.

Joseph Quinn, known for his role in Stranger Things, is a frontrunner to play Johnny Storm/Human Torch in Marvel's Fantastic Four film. Quinn's popularity and resemblance to the character make him a strong choice for the role, particularly due to his age and acting ability. Marvel Studios is likely nearing the end of its casting process and an official announcement is expected soon, although potential strikes may impact the project's timetable.

Johnny Storm front-runner Joseph Quinn becomes the Human Torch in a new Marvel's Fantastic Four fan-art. After two botched attempts to bring them to the big screen by Fox, Marvel's First Family is coming home to Marvel Studios, where they are expected to play an integral role in the franchise moving forward. Marvel's Fantastic Four film was supposed to be helmed by director Jon Watts until he was replaced by WandaVision's Matt Shakman. The casting process for the movie continues,...

Marvel is looking for a Latino actor to play Galactus, the main villain in the Fantastic Four reboot. The possibility of The Silver Surfer making an appearance in the film is high, with Ebon Moss-Bachrach potentially portraying the character. Doctor Doom will also make an appearance, but will not have a major role in the movie.

Further Fantastic Four rumors have emerged alongside the recent casting reports, with known scooper Jeff Sneider revealing that Marvel is looking for a Latino actor to portray the planet devouring cosmic entity and archenemy of the Fantastic Four, Galactus. And that The Mask of Zorro and Desperado star Antonio Banderas has been offered the role of the purple helmet-wearing supervillain. Not only that, he also reveals on the latest episode of The Hot Mic that Galactus will be the main villain in the Fantastic Four reboot.

“The main villain is Galactus, and I’m...

The MCU should get its own Crisis on Infinite Earths style event, according to one of the men behind another huge superhero franchise.

After dominating the comic book adaptations world for a really long time, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is going through a hard time lately. Although Marvel Studios movies and tv shows are still at the top of the box office and viewership charts, things are not like it used to be for Kevin Feige's lead studio, with many recent productions receiving hard criticism from MCU fans and even from Disney CEO Bob Iger, who recently addressed the many conflicts the company's been trough. And now another expert on the matter has shared his thoughts.

Arrowverse co-creator Marc Guggenheim spoke on The Aarthi and Sriram Show about how the excess of content the competition's franchise has been delivering has actually turned into a problem:

"Each of these movies...

As rumors continue to swirl around who will play the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Fantastic Four, a new report claims two of the alleged frontrunners are no longer in the race.

Per noted industry insider Kc Walsh, both Adam Driver and Margot Robbie are no longer in talks to play the roles of Reed Richards and Sue Storm, respectively. Walsh didn't supply a reason for their apparent departure but did state that the film's cast is currently still "in flux," suggesting Marvel Studios hasn't yet found its Fantastic Four. It's worth noting that neither the production company nor Disney has issued any statements on recent developments in the process so a grain of salt is recommended.

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Go back to my tweet from a couple of days ago, F4 cast is still influx, Driver is out, heard Robbie is out, Diggs isn’t locked in yet…...

Although Marvel has made a fortune bringing their teams to life with the Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy movies, two of their most popular teams have taken more time to realize in the Marvel Cinematic Universe due to Fox owning the rights. Now that Disney has purchased Fox, it’s finally time for Marvel Studios to make the faithful adaptations for the two notable properties since the production company has effortlessly done so with their other characters in the past. The two properties are, of course, X-Men and Fantastic Four. Both have been adapted and re-adapted when 20th Century Fox held the rights.

Now that these teams are making like Spider-man and coming home, casting rumors are getting thrown around by fans in debates about which actors and actresses they want to see in these roles. Fantastic Four is one that people are ready to be rebooted after the...

Spoiler Alert: Spoilers Ahead for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is filled with easter eggs. You could probably tell that already. The movie is jam-packed with niche references to old Marvel comics, famous memes, and even real-world movie fun facts. In fact, Across the Spider-Verse has so many easter eggs in it that it’s probably impossible for one person to notice them all. Nevertheless, we picked some of our favorites and want to share them with you.

Probably the first thing you noticed about Across the Spider-Verse (aside from its awesome animation) was its 280 Spider-People. Nearly 95 of them had names and lines in the movie. To animate all these Spider-Things, Across the Spider-Verse set a record in animated films for having nearly 1000 people work on it. In that huge list of crew members are cameos and connections to nearly everything Spider-Man related. And even...

The Boys star Karl Urban is reportedly primed to take on the role of Johnny Cage in the upcoming Mortal Kombat sequel.

According to TheWrap, Urban is currently in "final talks" to join Mortal Kombat 2 as Johnny Cage, a movie star with a martial arts background who enters the titular tournament to prove his fighting prowess isn't just special effects. TheWrap's report was shared on Twitter by Mortal Kombat producer Todd Garner, lending credence to its accuracy.

Related: Mortal Kombat 12 Confirmed for 2023

https://t.co/pIMucstmpP — Todd Garner (@Todd_Garner) May 4, 2023

Johnny Cage first appeared as a playable fighter in the original Mortal Kombat arcade game from 1992. The character was modeled after Jean-Claude Van Damme in the 1988 feature Bloodsport and was previously played by Linden Ashby in the first live-action Mortal Kombat movie from 1995. Urban, meanwhile, is known for his roles as Éomer in the Lord of the Rings series,...

Adam Driver would be an excellent choice to play Reed Richards in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Fantastic 4 movie in Phase 6. Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox a few years ago created new possibilities for the MCU, such as introducing the Fantastic Four. Marvel Studios eventually confirmed that the team is coming to the franchise as part of Phase 6. Fantastic 4 will be directed by WandaVision's Matt Shakman and release in theaters in February 2025. However, questions have continued to swirl about who will play the main characters, with Reed Richards fan-casts regularly trending online.

There have been plenty of actors suggested to play Reed Richards in the MCU. Considering how prominent of a role Mister Fantastic should play in the conclusion of the Multiverse Saga, as well as beyond in the McU's future, getting the right actor attached to the role is a necessity for Marvel Studios. That is...

Marvel Studios can avoid a major problem if Phase 6's Fantastic Four introduces one legendary X-Men hero. Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige teased the MCU introductions of the Fantastic Four and mutants at San Diego Comic-Con 2019 following Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox. Soon after, development started on a Fantastic Four reboot for the MCU, originally with Spider-Man: Homecoming's Jon Watts attached to direct, though he was replaced by WandaVision's Matt Shakman in September 2022. Fantastic Four was revealed to be released as part of the McU's Phase 6 at Sdcc 2022, though details surrounding the film are still elusive.

Feige has confirmed that the McU's Fantastic Four won't be an origin story, implying Marvel's First Family are already an operating team in the MCU. This poses the question as to where they've been all this time, a question many are also asking about the McU's mutants. Marvel Studios began to...

Jodie Comer has finally addressed rumors that she has been cast in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Fantastic Four reboot. The upcoming film is currently set to hit theaters in 2026 as a part of the McU's Phase 6, the final chapter of the Multiverse Saga. Helmed by WandaVision director Matt Shakman, the film will introduce the members of Marvel's First Family to the MCU. As the casting process takes place behind closed doors, Comer's name is one that has often come up in regard to the character of Sue Storm, a.k.a. the Invisible Woman. For the first time, the actress has actually addressed such rumors.

About to make her Broadway debut in Prima Facie, Comer was recently interviewed by Happy Sad Confused host Josh Horowitz. When Horowitz brought up the recent rumors about her future career with Marvel, Comer had this to say:

“No, guys, I don’t know anything about it.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is focused on sequels more than ever before, but this obsession is not Marvel Studios' biggest problem with the Multiverse Saga slate. The release of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania helped kick off Phase 5 of the MCU. The highly anticipated MCU sequel's box office and critical disappointment come on the heels of Marvel Studios struggling on a more regular basis to find the level of success that helped propel Phase 3. There are plenty of problems that the popular franchise is facing as the Multiverse Saga continues, ranging from VFX issues to an overabundance of content.

One of the rising discussion points about the state of the MCU is the franchise's sequel obsession. Marvel Studios has always incorporated sequels into its slate of movies, but there has been an increase in them in recent years. All three 2022 MCU movies were sequels, for instance. The rise in sequels...

Marvel's The Fantastic Four offers an exciting future for Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fresh off the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Tom Holland's web-slinger has begun a new chapter of his burgeoning superhero career, attaining a blank slate after the world's memories of Peter Parker were completely wiped from existence. Spider-Man is finally beginning to establish his place within the sweeping franchise, which is confirmed to include another trilogy based on Holland's character. As this plays out, a certain member of the Fantastic Four offers a unique opportunity to influence Spider-Man's character moving forward in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The Fantastic Four are vital to the McU's future, though Marvel has remained characteristically silent on any details regarding their debut. The team is currently set to appear in their own solo film in 2025, which will act as a part of Phase 6. Although some had hoped that...