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As Fantastic Four prepares to hit theaters amid mixed reviews and uncertain fan reception, it epitomizes a larger industry challenge: maintaining enthusiasm for superhero stories in a crowded, ever-evolving landscape. Whether the franchise can rebound remains to be seen, but the recent signs indicate that the age of unquestioned superhero dominance might be coming to an end—or at least entering a new phase of reinvention and reevaluation.