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Fantastic Four: First Steps Undergoing Reshoots Nearly 2 Months Before Release — Alarming Sign of Trouble for Film That Was Supposed to Save the MCU

Fantastic Four: First Steps Undergoing Reshoots Nearly 2 Months Before Release — Alarming Sign of Trouble for Film That Was Supposed to Save the MCU

Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps is entering dangerous territory with late stage reshoots just months before it hits the big screen. With two and a half months until its scheduled July 25, 2025 release date, the highly publicized Marvel reboot is currently undergoing filming once again in Los Angeles—and for many, this echos a familiar disaster for Marvel studios and Disney.

Marvel Renames ‘Thunderbolts’ to ‘The New Avengers’ After Box Office Struggles — Was This Always The Plan?

Marvel Renames ‘Thunderbolts’ to ‘The New Avengers’ After Box Office Struggles — Was This Always The Plan?

In one of the strangest pivots in Marvel Studios history, the company has begun actively rebranding its latest film Thunderbolts as The New Avengers—after the film has already opened in theaters. While no official title change has appeared in theater listings yet, Marvel has launched a coordinated promotional campaign referring to the film by its new moniker, signaling a dramatic shift in branding strategy.

Marvel Renames ‘Thunderbolts’ to ‘The New Avengers’ After Box Office Struggles — Was This Always The Plan?

Thunderbolts Opening Weekend Box Office a Major Eternals-Level Flop for Marvel Despite Strong Reviews — Is There No Hope Left for Disney’s MCU?

Marvel Studios is staring down yet another grim milestone. As Thunderbolts begins its theatrical run, domestic box office projections place the film’s opening weekend between $70 and $75 million. On paper, that might sound respectable—but in the context of Marvel’s recent track record, it paints a very different picture.

Carrie Coon was Absent from Avengers: Endgame Because of Salary Disputes with Marvel, According to Actress’s Husband

Carrie Coon was Absent from Avengers: Endgame Because of Salary Disputes with Marvel, According to Actress’s Husband

Carrie Coon, known for her role as the formidable Proxima Midnight in Avengers: Infinity War, made headlines when she was absent from Avengers: Endgame. While some initially speculated scheduling conflicts, it turns out that a salary dispute with Marvel Studios was the real reason behind her decision to step away from the franchise.

Fantastic Four: First Steps Makes Politically Charged MCU Changes to Characters Centered on Gender Politics and Masculinity

Fantastic Four: First Steps Makes Politically Charged MCU Changes to Characters Centered on Gender Politics and Masculinity

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is rolling the dice again with Fantastic Four: First Steps, the 37th entry in the franchise, and it might be its most ideologically loaded to date. Director Matt Shakman and stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are aiming for a retrofuturist take on Marvel’s First Family—but the glossy visuals can’t hide a major shift in character dynamics and storytelling focus.

Marvel Renames ‘Thunderbolts’ to ‘The New Avengers’ After Box Office Struggles — Was This Always The Plan?

Thunderbolts Faces Grim Opening Weekend Projections as Marvel’s Box Office Woes Continue

Marvel Studios may be facing yet another uphill battle at the box office. The first box office projections for Thunderbolts are in, and they paint a concerning picture for a film already carrying a hefty production price tag. According to early industry estimates, the movie is expected to earn between $65 million to $85 million during its opening domestic weekend—a modest debut for a film with a reported $200 million budget.

Hayley Atwell Reportedly Returning to the MCU in Avengers Doomsday and Secret Wars According to Hollywood Lawyer Reveal

Hayley Atwell Reportedly Returning to the MCU in Avengers Doomsday and Secret Wars According to Hollywood Lawyer Reveal

Marvel Studios may have been tight-lipped about its upcoming Avengers lineup, but a recent Hollywood Reporter profile may have just leaked a major casting surprise. Buried in the outlet’s “Power Lawyers 2025” list — a roundup of the 100 most influential attorneys in entertainment — comes a quiet but significant confirmation: Actress Hayley Atwell is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for “Avengers 5 and 6.”