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Interestingly, the re-shoots come amidst a critical moment for the studio, given that Fantastic 4 is meant to set the stage for the next phase of Avengers films—Avengers Doomsday. The one-two punch of Thunderbolts and Fantastic 4 carrying the burden of the future of the franchise should not be underestimated.
Fan Reception: The Balancing Act
The anticipation for the Fantastic 4 movie underlines the complexities facing the MCU. The first approach to the film presented a familiar comic book concept wrapped in politics, making it difficult to please both longstanding fans and new audiences. By opting for diverse representation without a solid grounding, the studio may have inadvertently alienated viewers who grew up with the original character conceptions.