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Now that “Captain America: Brave New World” and “Thunderbolts*” (also known as “The New Avengers”) have completed their cinema runs, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” remains the last MCU film of the year. Marvel held a red carpet premiere on July 21, live-streaming the event on Disney Plus. Additionally, Marvel provided subscribers with a surprising benefit for their Disney streaming service subscription: a sneak peek of the film’s initial five minutes.
The encouraging aspect of that preview is that it mainly consists of footage previously showcased heavily in the “Fantastic Four” trailers and promotional videos seen during the film’s marketing campaign. As a result, MCU enthusiasts haven’t encountered any crucial elements of the film outside those five minutes. They will need to visit a theater starting Friday or catch the Wednesday (if available) and Thursday previews to discover how this MCU narrative draws us nearer to “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Secret Wars.”
Many Marvel fans are likely eager to see how “First Steps” concludes, particularly in understanding how this fresh ensemble of heroes ties into the primary MCU timeline. We are already aware that the events in the reboot unfold in an alternate reality, a revelation that Marvel was pleased to disclose months prior. The credits scenes of “The Fantastic Four” are the most probable venue for witnessing that connection. Similar to previous MCU films, those credits scenes have already surfaced online. We are looking at two tags for this film. A caution: significant spoilers are outlined below for “The Fantastic Four.” It’s best to steer clear if you wish to keep the surprises intact.