[155], Toby Kebbell stated he would only be interested in returning to the role of Doctor Doom if he joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In the process, they acquired extraordinary abilities. : The Untold Story of Roger Corman's The Fantastic Four, Live-action theatrical films based on Marvel Comics, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fantastic_Four_(2015_film)&oldid=993583816#Sequel, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Simon Kinberg, Matthew Vaughn, Hutch Parker, Robert Kulzer, Gregory Goodman, This page was last edited on 11 December 2020, at 10:49. Fantastic One of the most brilliant minds on the planet, Reed Richards can go toe-to-toe in an intellectual conversation with Tony Stark and Hank Pym and in a world-altering conference with the rest of the Illuminati. Ben jumps out of the car, and knocks Elder off of the monster. A sequel was scheduled to be released on June 9, 2017, but was cancelled after the first film's failure. Underground, Elder stands before two moles, "Stan" and "Jack". Up in the castle, Susan and Ben finish off the last of the monsters, as Reed and Johnny rush in. [31] Slater's original script featured the villains Galactus and Dr. Doom with Doom depicted as a spy who becomes a herald of Galactus, and eventually the dictator of Latveria. [7] Sam Riley, Eddie Redmayne, and Domhnall Gleeson were considered for Doctor Doom. Fox owns the rights to the Fantastic Four characters, in addition to the X-Men (the characters of Hawley’s “Legion” hail from the franchise), and released its first Fantastic Four movie in 2005. The moles surround her and overwhelm her, but suddenly Ben smashes through the wall, holding an unconscious Latverian soldier in his hand. The front gate flies open as a guard is thrown through it. [67] While Fox distribution chief Chris Aronson claimed that Fox supported Trank's version of the film,[68] Kebbell conversely stated, "I tell you, the honest truth is [Trank] did cut a great film that you'll never see. Fantastic, Susan Storm/Invisible Woman, Johnathan Storm/Human Torch, Benjamin J. Grimm/The Thing, Harvey Elder/Mole Man, and Franklin Storm. Susan tries to escape, but another mole creature smells her. [112] Phil Hoad of The Guardian said it would "be interesting" to see if Fox proceeds with a sequel and if it keeps the "gritty-on-paper" tone, noting that if Fox did not produce another film by 2022, the rights would revert to Marvel Studios. [149] Later that month, Toby Kebbell stated he had no interest in reprising his role as Dr. Doom if a sequel were to happen. Berardinelli concluded that as a superhero film, "it falls into the 'adequate' range of the spectrum—neither memorable nor forgettable. [2][101], In the United States and Canada, Fantastic Four was projected to take the top spot and earn around $40–50 million on its opening weekend, which would be lower than the opening weekend gross of 2005's Fantastic Four ($56.1 million) and 2007's Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer ($58.1 million). The experiment is successful, and the facility's supervisor, Dr. Allen, plans to send a group from NASA to venture into a parallel dimension known as "Planet Zero". Petunia invites Ben in for lunch, and Ben spends some time with his elderly aunt. At Least "Right Now, "When Can Marvel Get The Rights Back To The Fantastic Four? After all, Elder was working at the Baxter Building before he went missing. [118] It received a "C–" rating from audiences surveyed by CinemaScore on a scale of A+ to F, which was referred to by Pamela McClintock of The Hollywood Reporter as "the worst grade that anyone can remember for a marquee superhero title made by a major Hollywood studio. Military Officer (uncredited) Lisa Ann Smith. Elder has gone mad, and believes the mole monsters are the closest thing he has to a family now. Elder becomes famous, and is invited to dinner with the president. Meanwhile, Johnny is out on a date with Frankie Rayes, his girlfriend, when he gets a call from Reed. From what everybody has said, it was a really bad movie. Ben immediately goes to Reed and tells him that somebody has taken over Latveria. [3] Matthew Jensen served as director of photography. ... 2017. [21], The second trailer for the film was released in April 2015. Reed has his own lab room, and is working on a special project. [141][142][143][144] Despite the performance, it was reported in September 2015 that Fox still planned to produce a sequel, with Simon Kinberg working on the project. It expands into a huge portal to the N-Zone, and out of it comes Doom, who tells her that he has returned at last. They are then placed in government custody to be studied and have their abilities tested. Fox has also slated an untitled Marvel film for July 13, 2018. The film has moved slightly, from a planned May 6, 2022 release date to July 8, 2022. Elder reveals that, while trapped in the underground Latverian dungeons, he found a system of tunnels that lead to an underground society full of mole people. James E. Price served as the over-all visual effects supervisor. [43][44] In February, it was revealed that Michael B. Jordan would play Johnny Storm / Human Torch, and Mara was cast as Sue Storm / Invisible Woman. Disney's CEO Bob Iger stated that they plan to integrate the Fantastic Four into the MCU. It was a box office bomb,[4][5] grossing $168 million worldwide against a production budget of $155 million and losing up to $100 million. Slater added "I never saw 95% of those notes," and left after six months. They get in, and crash through the side of the building. "[72], The film used the Los Angeles-based company OTOY for its visual effects. Reed tells Elder that Latveria doesn't have to be at war with America, and Elder's mole empire can actually do some good things for the world. [105] On its opening day, Fantastic Four earned $11.3 million (including Thursday's preview screenings), lower than early tracking,[106][107] and $25.6 million on its opening weekend,[108] marking one of the lowest openings of all time for a big-budget superhero movie which box office analysts have attributed to poor critical reviews and audience reception. [79] Philip Glass was also hired to work on the score with Beltrami. In Latveria, Elder invites the Fantastic Four to a special dinner, and each of them are allowed to bring guests. He returned the gun after production had wrapped. He throws the soldier against the wall, and helps Susan battle the monsters. He added that being denied a black Susan Storm should have convinced him to step away from the project. With Franklin Richards moving his science laboratory to a new, safer facility, the Baxter Building has been turned into an apartment building, with Reed Richards, Susan & Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm living in the top of the building. We'll do our best. "[127], Yahoo! Elder's mole creatures attack the castle, and Elder reveals that they now do everything he tells them to. Apparently, the old Yancy Street Gang has been causing trouble in the neighborhood. Susan calls for back up over an earpiece, and the others take off to the castle. "[119], Peter Travers of Rolling Stone gave Fantastic Four one star out of four, calling it "the cinematic equivalent of malware" and "worse than worthless. Lucia asks him what he's talking about, and Harvey reveals that after two years stuck in a deep cavern, he dug a tunnel to escape, but eventually reached a subterranean city full of strange creatures, becoming their ruler. Marvel Fantastic Four Announcement, Marvel Phase 4 Trailer Easter Eggs. It was also the last Fantastic Four film to be produced by 20th Century Fox until the film rights reverted back to Marvel Studios following the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney in 2019; a second reboot, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is currently in development. After Fantastic Four struggled to find its audience over the summer, Fox would have had to move mountains to keep the previously announced sequel, Fantastic Four 2, on track for its 2017 release date. [97][102][103][104] The film made $2.7 million from late night previews on the night of August 6. [73][74][75] Moving Pictures Company took on the visual effects for The Thing, rendering a fully digital character based on Jamie Bell's on-set performance and the Human Torch's fiery visual effects. After being unsatisfied with Trank's original cut, Fox ordered their own changes to the film without Trank's supervision, changing and omitting certain major plot points from Trank's version. Johnny says they should go to Latveria and check on things. [60] During filming, producers Hutch Parker and Simon Kinberg rewrote Trank's original script and gave the film a different ending. The two actresses tied the knot in February 2017. ", "The FANTASTIC FOUR Trailer: Our First Reactions", "The New Trailer for Fantastic Four is Here! One of the lessons we learned on that movie is we want to make sure to get it 100% right, because we will not get another chance with the fans". [48][49] In April, Tim Blake Nelson entered final negotiations to play Harvey Elder. Susan asks why, but the guards tell them to leave immediately. They see that the "Mole Man", Harvey Elder, recently lashed out at the last United Nations meeting when asked about how he actually became ruler of Latveria. Ben returns to the Baxter Building, and sees on the TV in the lobby that the nation of Latveria has been taken over by a new dictator, who refuses to talk with the outside world. ", "Why did Fantastic Four director Josh Trank slam his own movie? Back in 2015, 20th Century Fox pooped out a new reboot of Fantastic Four called "Fant4stic." Simon Kinberg says he STILL hopes for a Fantastic Four sequel with the same cast of the disastrous 2015 reboot, albeit with a much more upbeat tone. She turns visible, and Elder orders his moles to kill her. Many other sources claimed that there was "erratic behavior" from Trank on the set of the film, which resulted in Fox's negative treatment of him. Additionally, Dan Castellaneta portrays Mr. Kenny, Reed's teacher and Tim Heidecker appears as Mr. Richards, Reed's stepfather. "I was mostly interested in a black Sue Storm and a black Johnny Storm and a black Franklin Storm...when you're dealing with a studio on a massive movie like that, everybody wants to keep an open mind to who the big stars are going be...I found a lot of pretty heavy push back on casting a black woman in that role." [62][63], Before the film's release, several sources had reported that there were multiple disagreements between 20th Century Fox and Trank during production. At the Baxter Building, Elder agrees to talk with the Four. He decides to "awaken the beast", and attack the Fantastic Four's home... New York. the fantastic four Mr. With Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Bell. They were the brainchild of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and launched in 1961 to capitalize on the re-emergence of superhero popularity in comic books that had waned by the late 1950s. [40] Trank has said that the film is heavily influenced by David Cronenberg, that 1981's Scanners and 1986's The Fly influenced the look of the film,[10] and that its overall tone would feel like a "cross between Steven Spielberg and Tim Burton". A monster climbs up through the ground and charges at her, knocking her down. Remind me on my way home to do something about that. 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[64][65] Trank posted a message on Twitter one day prior to the film's release that criticized the finished film. [121] Brian Lowry of Variety found the film to be a technical improvement over the 2005 release but criticized its uneven pacing and writing, saying "Ultimately, Fox's stab at reviving one of its inherited Marvel properties feels less like a blockbuster for this age of comics-oriented tentpoles than it does another also-ran—not an embarrassment, but an experiment that didn't gel. FAN CAST: The Fantastic 4 After a very long and very troubling history in the movin’ pictures, the possibility of the Fantastic 4 heading to Disney/Marvel is more real than ever…or at least more real than the wet dream that is the X-Men coming into the fold. Teller said of the role, "When I read the script, I didn't feel like I was reading this larger-than-life, incredible superhero tale. Disappointed at being denied the chance to join the expedition, Reed, Johnny and Victor along with Ben use the Quantum Gate to embark on an unsanctioned voyage to Planet Zero, which they learn is a world filled with otherworldly substances. "[124] A.O. [78], The studio was caught off-guard by the first cut of the film for having a "morose tone". "[116] It is currently the lowest-rated film on Rotten Tomatoes out of all theatrical films based on Marvel Comics properties. He called the film "maddeningly lame and unimaginative" in addition to criticizing the visual style as a "dark, unattractive, gloomy mode. [41], In January 2014, Kinberg finished rewriting the script, and casting for the roles of Reed Richards and Sue Storm began. The studio announced The Fantastic Four 2 will open July 14, 2017, while an untitled Wolverine film will open March 3, 2017. Susan decides to sneak in using her invisibility. In the year between the first film and this one, Susan has taken up an interest in science and has decided to learn more about it from Reed. That is a shame. [135] It was also released on the Disney+ streaming service in June of 2020, the first Marvel movie produced by Fox to be on the service. [101] In the film's second weekend, it grossed $8 million, dropping 69% from the opening weekend. A mole charges at him, but he smacks it in the face with the soldier's body. 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[136], As of February 2016, Fantastic Four had sold nearly 400,000 DVD copies and 350,000 Blu-ray copies. There is no softer way to put it. You'll probably never see it. In the castle, she watches Elder sit on his throne. He is sobbing, as he knows his reign over the land will not last long. [42] Miles Teller, Kit Harington, Richard Madden, and Jack O'Connell were tested for the role of Reed, before Teller was cast. Fantastic Four premiered at Williamsburg Cinemas in New York City on August 4, 2015, and was released on August 7 in the United States. Trank himself has also voiced his displeasure with the final film, blaming studio interference and has since disowned the film. Reed is kind of worried, but Johnny reminds him that Elder wants to make Latveria a peaceful county, and they won't have to worry about starting a war. Fantastic: Richards has been exploring the universe in his garage after school. Marvel Fanon is a FANDOM Comics Community. At the castle, Susan turns invisible and flies herself over the gate using a force field which she stands on top of. At the 36th Golden Raspberry Awards, it won in the categories for Worst Director, Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-off or Sequel and Worst Picture (the latter tied with Fifty Shades of Grey) and was also nominated for Worst Screen Combo and Worst Screenplay. So for me it was just a really good story and give… After Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer disappointed at the box office, Fox announced plans to reboot the franchise and development of the film began in 2009. Johnny complains, but Reed says he just wants to catch up on current events. "[157] However, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige stated in June 2017 that there were no plans of adding the Fantastic Four to the MCU at that time. "[125], David Jenkins of Little White Lies, on the other hand, praised Fantastic Four for its stylistic deviation from other recent superhero films, and argued that the film's characters "make decisions which may appear to lack credibility, but the writing works hard to show you why these people are doing what they are doing – and it's not just haphazard patching work, but believable reasons which build on the themes of the movie". [50] In May, Reg E. Cathey was cast as Sue's and Johnny's father, Dr. He also criticized the blatant continuity errors, such as Mara's changing hair style and color and Teller's disappearing facial hair, brought on by the film's reshoots. Writer for Movieweb since 2017. Jon Watts Directing Marvel's Fantastic Four Film. In July 2012, Josh Trank was hired to direct, and Jeremy Slater as screenwriter. Pixomondo delivered Sue Storm's force-field and cloaking effects and augmented Doom's costume. The Fantastic Four was comprised of leader Reed… Despite Trank's efforts by having two edits of the film, Rivkin's was ultimately chosen over his. On Yancy Street, the gang begins egging Aunt Petunia's house, but Ben shows up and scares them off. On his morning routine, mailman Willie Lumpkin makes his final stop at the Baxter Building, where he delivers a few packages to the normal apartments before going up to the "Fantastic Four's" apartment to deliver some mail to Ben Grimm. [163] Kevin Feige revealed in December 2020 that Jon Watts, director of the MCU films Spider-Man: Homecoming and Spider-Man: Far from Home, would direct the film. She generates a big force field for Ben and Reed to stand on with her so she can fly them all the way there, as Johnny flies himself there with his fire powers. Before that, Fox released FF movies in 2005 and 2007. Trank was hired to direct in July 2012 and the principal characters were cast in January 2014. [4][5][111] It was dubbed the second biggest box office failure of 2015, behind Tomorrowland, estimating the film's losses to be between $80 million and $100 million. "[89] Abraham Riesman of New York's Vulture also responded to the trailer positively, saying that the film "could be the most innovative and tonally unique marquee superhero movie. [88] Graeme McMillan of The Hollywood Reporter gave the trailer a positive review, calling it a "surprisingly strong step in the right direction for a faithful adaptation of an often-problematic property. Meanwhile, Kate Mara, Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, and Emmy Rossum were tested for Sue. Hiding in Central America, he is eventually found by the United States military with Sue's help and captured by Ben, who has become a military asset along with Johnny and Sue. Susan invites her father, and they all celebrate a new age of peace between the Latverians and the Americans, thanks to the Mole Man. 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[145] Drew McWeeny of HitFix said that while a sequel may not be produced in time for the 2017 release date, Fox would likely attempt to salvage the franchise, working with Trank's defined vision and adding adjustments to it. Marvel's Agents of S.W.O.R.D. Worse than you can imagine", Review: 'Fantastic Four', the Reboot (Wanted or Not) - The New York Times, "The 10 worst movies of 2015 starring Fantastic Four, Jurassic World, Sisters and", "Teen Choice Awards 2016 Nominations Announced: See the "First Wave" of Potential Winners", "Fantastic Four (Blu-ray + Digital HD) (Widescreen)", "Fantastic 4 4K Blu-ray Release Date February 14, 2016", "2015's 'Fantastic Four' Is Now on Disney+ Because Sure, Why Not? He ignores it, and continues talking with Frankie. Months later, Johnny and Ben are watching TV when Reed comes and changes it to the news. [61] In January 2015, reshoots were ordered by 20th Century Fox executives who were not satisfied with the film, feeling that the movie felt more like a sequel to Trank's previous film, Chronicle. [26], —Simon Kinberg on adapting the Fantastic Four comic books into film[27], In August 2009, 20th Century Fox announced that they would reboot the Fantastic Four film franchise. [97][98] In December 2012, the film was scheduled for a March 6, 2015, release date,[99] and was later changed again in November 2013 to June 19, 2015, before settling on its final date of August 7, 2015. Fox had originally scheduled the Fantastic Four sequel to drop on June 2nd, but the film will now open in theaters on June 9, 2017 according to The Projection List. They see the Mole Man riding on top of a humongous, building-sized beast which lived with the moles. Elder decides that, since people like him in Latveria, he should open up connections with the outside world. ", "Did The Fantastic Four Buy Avengers Tower In 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'? After being transformed by one of his experiments, he gains the ability to stretch his body into different forms and lengths. [148] In May 2016, Kinberg reaffirmed his intent to make another Fantastic Four film with the same cast. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. They see he's gone, and Susan realizes where he must've gone. Both weren't good. It came in second place behind Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation ($28.5 million). Mara and costar Jamie Bell, who played The Thing in the film, started dating in 2015 after meeting on set and married in 2017. [117] The website Metacritic gave the film a weighted average score of 27 out of 100, based on 40 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews". [159] The merger was completed by March 20, 2019, and as a result, the film rights reverted to Marvel Studios. Ben answers the door and says hello to Willie, asking him if they're still on for poker that night. Elder stormed off riding on what was reported to be "a giant mole that climbed up through the floor." [55] Principal photography commenced on May 5, 2014, at the Celtic Media Centre in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and ended on August 23, 2014, lasting for 72 days. Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Bell, Tim Blake Nelson, and Reg E. Cathey reprise their roles as Reed Richards/Mr. [37] In April 2014, the Calvary FX was hired for the film's pre-visualization. Kebbell added "Truth is, Doom is an incredible bad guy. • Miles Teller as Reed Richards / Mr. Ben is still worried, especially since the last time he dealt with Latverians he was turned into a rock-covered freak. In Fantastic Four, the team must learn to harness their superhuman abilities gained from an alternate universe to save Earth from a friend turned enemy. They are about to kill Lucia, but Elder orders them to stop, as he has his own plans for Lucia. Reed stretches out his arm to grab onto one jet and slam it into the other, causing both of them to explode. [146] While Kinberg affirmed his intent to make a sequel, Kate Mara said that a sequel looked unlikely, despite expressing interest in reprising her role as Sue Storm. Willie says yes, and hands Ben his mail. Victor attempts to touch the green lava-like substance, causing the ground they are standing on to erupt. Is he right? Sue Storm's Doctor (uncredited) Kerry Sims. Johnny ejects out of the Fantasti-Car and flies toward the monster, shooting off fireballs. Principal photography began in May 2014 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and lasted for two months. Moving Picture Company, Pixomondo, Rodeo FX and Weta Digital also created visual effects for the film. Trank admitted that he found himself unable to identify with Slater's more comic book-centric tone. Johnny brings Frankie, Ben brings his Aunt Petunia, and Reed invites Willie Lumpkin because he can't think of anyone else. [91] The trailer became the most-watched trailer in 20th Century Fox's history, surpassing the previous record-holder, 2014's X-Men: Days of Future Past. Our Fantastic Four are the adults of the MCU, so we've gone for a slightly older cast than some may expect. [38] Although Kinberg contradicted this statement,[39] Bryan Singer confirmed talks of a potential crossover among Fox. The monster's skin turns out to be fireproof, and it smacks Johnny, sending him flying through the air. Its top openings were in Mexico ($5.29 million), the United Kingdom, Ireland and Malta ($4.19 million), France ($3.85 million), Venezuela ($3.81 million) and Brazil ($3 million). Without them, there literally is no Marvel. [34], In January 2015, Marco Beltrami was hired to compose the film's score. [77] A sequence showing The Thing performing a "dive-bomb" in the film was cut due to budget constraints. New York. Reed, Johnny and Ben return to their shuttle just as Sue brings them back to Earth and Victor is seemingly killed after he falls into the collapsing landscape. [114][115], The film was panned by critics. ", "Junkie XL, Brian Tyler, Marco Beltrami Discuss Scoring for Superheroes and Franchises", "Soundtrack review: Fantastic four (Marco Beltrami and Philipp Glass – 2015)", "How the New 'Fantastic Four' Trailers Stays Faithful to the Original Comics", "The Fantastic Four Movie Seems Really Good! The ending had not been finalized and the studio hastily had to cobble together a new ending that was essentially composed of script pieces of the original draft, plus new ones that were being written on the day of reshoots. Reed, Susan, Johnny and Ben arrive in Latveria to meet with Elder, but the castle gates are closed and the guards tell them they cannot enter. [71] In 2020, Trank has admitted that much of the sequences he had planned had gone unfilmed, thus making a director's cut practically nonexistent. Fantastic, and Kiefer Sutherland the role of The Thing. Others had accused the film as an attempt by 20th Century Fox to retain the film rights to the Fantastic Four compared to Roger Corman’s unreleased 1994 film. So, after all this, Fox hasn't given us confidence in their ability to make a good FF movie. [156] Stan Lee (co-creator of the Fantastic Four) also expressed interest in the Fantastic Four, as well as the X-Men, returning to Marvel Studios stating, "We should have all of our characters under Marvel. I have never seen a confluence of events impact the opening of a movie so swiftly," referring to negative reviews and a renegade tweet by Trank that blamed the studio for the poor reviews. Four ' and 2013 's 'Arrested Development ' related served as the over-all visual effects for film! 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