🧬 The First Family of Marvel returns!
In this episode of Cognitive Recalibration, Sravan and Tarun break down The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) — the long-awaited reboot starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Is it a return to form or another forgettable entry? We talk team dynamics, MCU fatigue, Galactus, and what’s next for Marvel Phase 5.
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0:00 - Intro music & welcome
0:35 - Fantastic Four 2025 overview
1:22 - First impressions (non-spoiler)
3:09 - Phase 1 vibes & runtime criticism
5:26 - Team balance & character depth
6:48 - Action light or just right?
8:14 - Galactus & visual effects
9:50 - Best Fantastic Four yet?
11:10 - Standout performances & casting thoughts
12:23 - Ranking vs. Superman & Thunderbolts
13:30 - Are we ready for Avengers: Doomsday?
14:22 - Post-Endgame decline & future recovery
15:50 - Missed opportunities for character development
16:45 - Spoiler warning begins
17:06 - Silver Surfer’s arc & Johnny Storm's subplot
18:08 - Galactus defeat felt underwhelming
19:07 - Not an action-first team
20:13 - Who’s coming through the multiverse portal?
21:54 - Doomsday casting & theories
23:52 - Clean slate post-Secret Wars?
24:45 - Will X-Men dominate Doomsday?
26:00 - Brief Jurassic World: Rebirth review
28:29 - What’s coming next?
29:18 - How to reach us
29:27 - Addressing listener comment on Superman (from @incredibleistic)
31:14 - Looking ahead to DC’s Clayface horror film
32:20 - Wrapping up: final thoughts on Fantastic Four
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