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OPINION: Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby Mock and Laugh At Fantastic Four Source Material as Disney Clearly Learns Nothing From Rachel Zegler Disaster

OPINION: Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby Mock and Laugh At Fantastic Four Source Material as Disney Clearly Learns Nothing From Rachel Zegler Disaster

In what’s becoming a troubling Hollywood tradition, yet another high-profile IP adaptation from Disney has its stars laughing at the very material they’re adapting. This time it’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps, where actress Vanessa Kirby revealed she and co-star Pedro Pascal shared a laugh over “outdated” portrayals of Sue Storm in classic comics.

Pedro Pascal Says He Loves Being Led by Powerful Women as Sue Storm Takes the Lead in Marvel’s Fantastic Four

Pedro Pascal Says He Loves Being Led by Powerful Women as Sue Storm Takes the Lead in Marvel’s Fantastic Four

Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps isn’t just reimagining its team dynamics—it may also be a reflection of its lead actor’s real-world mindset. Pedro Pascal, who plays Reed Richards in the upcoming MCU reboot is no stranger to playing second banana to powerful women. He praised his co-star Vanessa Kirby in a recent Collider interview with comments that have already sparked widespread discussion.

Sue Storm is the True Leader of The Fantastic Four, According to Marvel Producer as Vanessa Kirby Mocks Classic Invisible Woman Comic Portrayal

Sue Storm is the True Leader of The Fantastic Four, According to Marvel Producer as Vanessa Kirby Mocks Classic Invisible Woman Comic Portrayal

A producer on The Fantastic Four: First Steps has made a bold claim about the team’s leadership—and it’s not Reed Richards wearing the crown. According to producer Grant Curtis, the upcoming Marvel Studios reboot will position Sue Storm as the true center and leader of the iconic superhero team.

James Gunn Shuts Down Superman vs Fantastic Four Rivalry Talk, Encourages Positivity Instead of “Online Fan Wars”

James Gunn Shuts Down Superman vs Fantastic Four Rivalry Talk, Encourages Positivity Instead of “Online Fan Wars”

James Gunn has made it known that he’s not interested in fueling fanboy firestorms. As speculation mounted about competition this summer between Warner Bros.’ Superman and Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps—which are set to release just two weeks apart in 2025—the DC Studios co-head took to social media to put the rumors and rivalries to rest.

Pedro Pascal Says He Loves Being Led by Powerful Women as Sue Storm Takes the Lead in Marvel’s Fantastic Four

Recent Fantastic Four Test Screenings Reportedly “Mid” With CGI Incomplete, and Character Work Lacking

Marvel Studios may have a problem on its hands. According to multiple sources, the most recent test screenings of The Fantastic Four: First Steps were held earlier this week in Los Angeles—and the reactions are mixed. Though it’s still in the post-production phase, initial viewer feedback suggests the reboot might not be the triumphant return for Marvel’s First Family that Kevin Feige was hoping for.

Bob Iger Reportedly Not Happy With Marvel 2026 Lineup After Avengers Delay Rocks MCU Releases

Bob Iger Reportedly Not Happy With Marvel 2026 Lineup After Avengers Delay Rocks MCU Releases

Marvel’s biggest battles may no longer be on the big screen—they’re happening behind closed doors. New insider reports suggest deepening fractures between Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige and Disney CEO Bob Iger, as the company reels from a wave of box office disappointments, internal creative clashes, and a 2026 release slate that’s thinner than ever.

Thunderbolts Projected to Lose $100 Million in Epic Marvel Flop Despite High Audience Score

Thunderbolts Projected to Lose $100 Million in Epic Marvel Flop Despite High Audience Score

Thunderbolts is projected to become a major flop for Marvel, losing upwards of $100 million.

Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts was supposed to be a return to form — a morally grey, character-driven ensemble film featuring beloved anti-heroes like Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova and Sebastian Stan’s Winter Soldier. With a high-octane cast and a more grounded, espionage-style narrative, the film promised to reinvigorate a sagging Marvel Cinematic Universe. Instead, it’s crashing harder than expected — and it may be about to cost Disney over $100 million.