Join TJ Zwarych and Damon Gray are joined by MCU: REIGN OF MARVEL STUDIOS co-author Dave Gonzales for our immediate reactions to The Fantastic Four: First Steps! We deep dive for our spoiler-filled break down to point out Easter Eggs, give our thoughts on the cast, score, and story, as well as theorize on what's next for the MCU.

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:00) Whatcha Watchin? - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, DC Absolute Comics
(00:06:00) Fantastic Four: First Steps Spoiler-Free Reactions
(00:12:00) Fantastic Four: First Steps Breakdown
(00:14:00) 60s Aesthetic in Fantastic Four: First Steps
(00:18:00) Michael Giacchino’s Fantastic Four Score
(00:22:00) Vanessa Kirby’s Performance as Sue Storm in Fantastic Four
(00:30:00) Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards in Fantastic Four: First Steps
(00:37:00 Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s Performance as The Thing
(00:39:00) Were Most of Ben Grimm’s Scenes Cut from Fantastic Four?
(00:42:00) Ben and Johnny’s Chemistry in Fantastic Four: First Steps
(00:46:00) Joseph Quinn’s Performance as Johnny Storm in Fantastic Four
(00:48:00) Is Johnny Storm Horny Enough in Fantastic Four: First Steps?
(00:51:00) Mole Man’s Role in Fantastic Four: First Steps
(00:55:00) Julia Garner as Shalla-Bal in Fantastic Four: First Steps
(00:57:00) Human Torch and Silver Surfer Romance in Fantastic Four
(01:02:00) Fantastic Four: First Steps vs. Rise of the Silver Surfer
(01:06:00) Galactus Done RIGHT in Fantastic Four: First Steps
(01:15:00) Franklin Richards’ Role in Fantastic Four: First Steps
(01:20:00) Did Marvel’s Multiverse Saga Drop the Ball?
(01:34:00) Will Doom Steal Franklin Richards in Avengers: Doomsday?
(01:39:00) Was Franklin Healing Doom’s Face in the Fantastic Four Post-Credit Scene? (01:50:00) 2025 Comic Book Movie Rankings

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