The Fantastic Four has been brought to theaters multiple times, but each time the films have been critically panned … until now.  The new Marvel Studio production, THE FANTASTIC FOUR:  FIRST STEPS, has received fabulous reviews and is Disney’s hope to rebuild the comic book film franchise for their company.

From IMDB:  “Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.”

The movie is directed by Game of Thrones veteran, Matt Shakman, and stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn as the Fantastic Four.  Though the movie was a big box office success on opening weekend, the movie has dropped dramatically in revenue the follow up weeks since its release on July 25, 2025.  You co-hosts take a look at the new film and its prospects as a franchise starter.