{"id":2143650,"date":"2025-11-08T23:57:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T23:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2143650"},"modified":"2025-11-08T23:57:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T23:57:05","slug":"first-steps-with-my-casual-marvel-fan-fiance-and-he-had-some-solid-takes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/first-steps-with-my-casual-marvel-fan-fiance-and-he-had-some-solid-takes\/","title":{"rendered":"First Steps With My Casual Marvel Fan Fianc\u00e9 And He Had Some Solid Takes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.<\/i><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: Marvel<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Marvel Cinematic Universe is known for constantly releasing new content, both in theaters and streaming with a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/streaming-news\/disney-plus-price-plans-and-cost-increases\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Disney+ subscription;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Disney+ subscription<\/a>. Fans who spent years watching the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/marvel-movies-order-watch-mcu-001014285.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Marvel movies in order;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Marvel movies in order <\/a>will recall the latest big screen release was <em>The Fantastic Four: First Steps<\/em>, which was set in a retro futuristic world. I recently re-watched it thanks to its release on Disney+, alongside my fianc\u00e9 who missed its theatrical run. And, he had some memorable hot takes that had me rethinking the blockbuster.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fans waited for years for the Fantastic Four to finally join the MCU, with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/news\/2468596\/disney-and-foxs-merger-is-officially-complete\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Disney&#8217;s acquisition of 20th Century Fox<\/a> finally opening the doors for that to happen. That team of heroes made a splash in their debut movie, and are already set to return in <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/upcoming-marvel-movies-release-dates-190233543.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:upcoming Marvel movies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">upcoming Marvel movies<\/a>. I liked <em>First Steps <\/em>in theaters, and re-watching it with my casual fan fianc\u00e9 pointed out some things I&#8217;d like to talk out.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">We, As A Society, Failed H.E.R.B.I.E.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Right off the bat, the Richards family&#8217;s robotic sidekick H.E.R.B.I.E. stole the heart of my fianc\u00e9. I remember also loving this character in <em>Fantastic Four: First Steps<\/em>, but upon reflecting, I&#8217;m surprised that he didn&#8217;t become a bonafide sensation. Marvel and <em>Star Wars<\/em> are two franchises that have really leaned into their adorable mascot characters, such as <em>Guardians of the Galaxy<\/em>&#8216;s Baby Groot, <em>The Mandalorian<\/em>&#8216;s Grogu and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/news\/1745339\/every-porg-moment-from-the-last-jedi-ranked\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:the Porgs of The Last Jedi.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">the Porgs of <em>The Last Jedi<\/em>.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">H.E.R.B.I.E. was totally adorable throughout <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/fantastic-four-first-steps-rumored-184335970.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:First Steps' runtime;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><em>First Steps<\/em>&#8216; runtime<\/a>, and even showed some real heart and care for Franklin&#8230; despite being a robot.<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/kevin-feige-gets-candid-superhero-172629957.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:There have been some concerns for superhero fatigue;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"> There have been some concerns for superhero fatigue<\/a> in recent years, and I have to assume that&#8217;s why poor H.E.R.B.I.E. came and went without the internet becoming obsessed with the little guy. Justice for H.E.R.B.I.E.!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Sn_hyL5.LqvCmNK.Q3zsRw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTk2MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/cinemablend_388\/15ba8756944d6d1627e24de271b1e544\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Disney+: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=9c431828-c2cf-402b-a23c-df7fba43d348&amp;siteId=us-y4p&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=16b8dcb4-16fe-3342-8789-7ad80300320e&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Disney+Store&amp;linkText=from+%2411.99+a+month+w%2F+ad-supported+plan&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5kaXNuZXlwbHVzLmNvbS8iLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjE2YjhkY2I0LTE2ZmUtMzM0Mi04Nzg5LTdhZDgwMzAwMzIwZSIsIm9yaWdpbmFsVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlzbmV5cGx1cy5jb20vIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAX9P4czRnjN9WgojkE5YLZFLcKe3zx4nX13UXci2hPUv&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F&amp;spaceId=1197800334\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Disney Store;elmt:\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:from $11.99 a month w\/ ad-supported plan;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Disney Store;elmt:;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\"><strong>from $11.99 a month w\/ ad-supported plan<\/strong><\/a><br \/>Disney+ is the home for the MCU, including <em>Fantastic Four: First Steps<\/em>. Plans start at $11.99 a month for its new ad-supported plan. Go ad-free and pay $18.99 a month or save 16% and pre-pay $189.99 for a year.<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=9c431828-c2cf-402b-a23c-df7fba43d348&amp;siteId=us-y4p&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=16b8dcb4-16fe-3342-8789-7ad80300320e&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Disney+Store&amp;linkText=View+Deal&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5kaXNuZXlwbHVzLmNvbS8iLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjE2YjhkY2I0LTE2ZmUtMzM0Mi04Nzg5LTdhZDgwMzAwMzIwZSIsIm9yaWdpbmFsVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlzbmV5cGx1cy5jb20vIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAX9P4czRnjN9WgojkE5YLZFLcKe3zx4nX13UXci2hPUv&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F&amp;spaceId=1197800334\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Disney Store;elmt:\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:View Deal;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Disney Store;elmt:;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">View Deal<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Another one of my fiance&#8217;s takeaways was less surprising. Namely that <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/pedro-pascal-continues-dubbed-internet-174423002.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:the internet's daddy, Pedro Pascal;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">the internet&#8217;s daddy, Pedro Pascal<\/a>, is endlessly watchable and easy on the yes. His casting does seem like a stroke of brilliance, especially if the Fantastic Four are going to become major presences in the MCU. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/superheroes\/marvel-cinematic-universe\/avengers-doomsday-what-we-know-marvel-movie\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:What we know about Avengers: Doomsday;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">What we know about<em> Avengers: Doomsday<\/em><\/a> is limited, but they&#8217;re expected to have major roles in the mysterious blockbuster.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Another supporting character that my fiance couldn&#8217;t get enough of was Natasha Lyonne&#8217;s Rachel Rozman. She only had a few brief scenes in the movie, but her chemistry with Ben\/The Thing was palpable. Like Pascal, Lyonne is a wildly charismatic actor in any role. Hopefully, her relationship with Ebon Moss-Bachrach is fleshed out in the future; I know my fiance would have liked her to get more screen time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Natasha Lyonne flirting with The Thing in her first Fantastic Four scene\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/5orGdI6C5NMbbbCVvNGi9g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/cinemablend_388\/70c0a2eb8f302a16c2b127dff8616e97\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: Marvel<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Overall my fiance enjoyed <em>The Fantastic Four: First Steps<\/em>. While I&#8217;m a Marvel superfan, he&#8217;s less invested in the lore and takes each new release as they come. Although, I have to assume that how much he responded to both <em>First Steps<\/em> and <em>Thunderbolts* <\/em>will make him invested in the forthcoming <em>Avengers<\/em> movies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>The Fantastic Four: First Steps<\/em> is streaming now on Disney+, and the next Marvel movie hitting theaters is <em>Spider-Man: Brand New<\/em> Day on July 31st as part of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/movies\/upcoming-movies-in-2026-new-movie-release-dates\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:2026 movie release list;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">2026 movie release list<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. 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