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Yes, that is Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom in Fantastic Four, Marvel director confirms

That cameo is indeed Robert Downey Jr.

Total Film

I Think The Fantastic Four: First Steps Has A Really Deep Cut MCU Easter Egg No One Else Is Talking About

Does this make Ewan McGregor and Renée Zellweger a part of the MCU?

Cinemablend

Fantastic Four Director Explains How The Russo Brothers Were Involved In First Steps

Joe and Anthony Russo was very much interested in First Steps.

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Pedro Pascal downplays Avengers leader reports

Pedro Pascal has downplayed reports that Reed Richards is the new leader of the Avengers, following comments from his Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman.

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Reed Richards Isn't Leading The Avengers In 'Doomsday,' Matt Shakman Clarifies

'Fantastic Four' director Matt Shakman clarifies to Inverse he was just referring to Reed's leadership status in the comics.

Inverse

'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Post Credits Explained - Why Did The Russo Brothers Direct The Scenes?

Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps ends with two post-credits scenes directed by the Russo Brothers. Here's what their involvement means for the MCU moving forward.

International Business Times UK

I Discovered A Connection Between The Fantastic Four: First Steps And Saved By The Bell, And Now I Can't Stop Thinking About It

Talk about first steps.

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'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' ending and post-credit scenes explained: how does it set up 'Avengers: Doomsday' and more big Marvel questions answered

TechRadar breaks down The Fantastic Four: First Steps' ending – and what it means for the future of the MCU.

TechRadar

‘’The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ review: A breath of fresh air for superhero fans

The legacy sequel to the '90s horror favorite is once again playing catch-up to bigger franchises.

Tom’s Guide

The Fantastic Four director didn't want his Marvel movie to copy Guardians of the Galaxy's approach to shooting in space: 'I wanted it to feel real'

Did The Fantastic Four: First Steps use a Zero-G simulator for its space-set scenes? The Marvel movie's filmmaker reveals all.

TechRadar

Fantastic Four's alternate Earth-828 is hiding a tribute to Marvel legend Jack Kirby

It's more than just a number

Total Film

Fantastic Four: The First Steps: Every deep-cut comic book character seen in the new Marvel movie

All the deep cut Marvel comic book characters in Fantastic Four

Total Film

The Fantastic Four: First Steps reviews are coming in hot. Here’s a round-up of what people are saying about the MCU’s latest

Flame on!

Destructoid

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is no disaster – but it’s no Superman, either

3/5 Vanessa Kirby is a standout as Susan Storm and the set design dazzles, but this franchise-starter is still weighed down by the usual unfunny banter and pathological Marvel aversion to risk

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Inverse

'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Review: Marvel's First Family Just Saved The MCU

After years of struggling, the MCU finally finds its footing again.

WhatToWatch

The Fantastic Four: First Steps review — one of the greatest Marvel movies of all time

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a detailed, character rich and fun arrival of Marvel’s iconic superhero family marks the beginning of a new era for the MCU.

Cinemablend

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review: What Superman Does So Right, The MCU’s Latest Gets Wrong

The latest MCU movie suffers from being all plot, no story.

Total Film

The Fantastic Four: First Steps review: "An occasionally thrilling heroic adventure that sits safely within a B-tier MCU range"

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The Mary Sue

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ review: A visually stunning and “fantastic” take at Marvel’s First Family

The team is here and they're perfect.

Total Film

Fantastic Four director says there was no need to cover Marvel's First Family getting their powers in First Steps, claiming that had already "been done very well" in the 2005 and 2015 movies

Exclusive | Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman was a big fan of the 2005 and 2015 movies

Total Film

Fantastic Four's post-credits scene has something major in common with Thunderbolts': it was shot by Avengers: Doomsday directors the Russo brothers

The Russo brothers directed the Fantastic Four post-credits scene

TechRadar

Marvel director Matt Shakman explains why The Fantastic Four: First Steps doesn't require any MCU homework: 'There are no Easter eggs or other heroes'

The Fantastic Four: First Steps filmmaker reveals how it felt to direct the MCU's first real standalone movie.

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Fantastic Four director speaks on 'passing the baton' to Russo brothers for Avengers: Doomsday

With production on the 2026 blockbuster now underway, The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman is ready to "pass the baton" to Joe and Anthony Russo for Avengers: Doomsday.

Total Film

The Marvel movies and shows to watch before The Fantastic Four: First Steps – a spoiler-free guide

Get ready for The Fantastic Four: First Steps

TechRadar

Was Doctor Doom ever considered as The Fantastic Four: First Steps' main villain? The Marvel movie's director has his say

Matt Shakman explains why Galactus was picked over Doctor Doom as the Marvel movie's primary antagonist.

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