“Fantastic Four” has a “distinct retro-futuristic aesthetic and family-focused themes,” according to Rotten Tomatoes. With a “certified fresh” critics score of 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, reactions to “Fantastic Four” seem largely positive — even if they sometimes come with qualifications.

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After critics gave their take, with the movie clocking an 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, audience scores have been rolling in for Fantastic Four, and it’s managed to snag one of the top audience scores in MCU history. That’s even more impressive, given that we seem to be past the “peak” of superhero movies, which climaxed in the Endgame era.

First Steps marks the fourth attempt to translate the original comic book characters of Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ben Grimm/The Thing to the silver screen. This time, the action will take place in an alternate history/parallel universe set in the ’60s.

In particular, sales for early screenings on Thursday, July 24, are on pace to hit $25 million. The report believes that this number has the “potential to climb if reviews and buzz escalate.” As a point of comparison, Superman’s box office estimates for Thursday, July 10, is $23.9 million when including sales from Amazon Prime Early Access.

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Title: The Fantastic Four: First Steps Distributor: Disney Release date: Friday, July 25 Director: Matt Shakman Screenwriters: Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, Ian Springer Cast: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Paul Walter Hauser, Julia Garner, Ralph Ineson Rating: PG-13 Running time: 1 hr 55 mins

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Titled Fantastic Four: First Steps #1, the one-shot comic book hit the shelves of stores on July 9 and conveys what happens with the titular group prior to the events of the forthcoming Matt Shakman-helmed flick, The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

The new “Fantastic Four” blends a retro sensibility with a type of optimism that is reflective of a reboot in the comic book movie industry itself.