While Fox had respectable success with the 2005 and 2007 Fantastic Four movies (which starred Chris Evans as Johnny Storm pre-Captain America), the former studio saw a Josh Trank-directed 2015 reboot completely tank after a full reshoot, grossing only $167M worldwide. This time, it’s different — it’s Feige’s Fantastic Four.

Marvel's Fantastic Four is heading for a box office opening north of $100 million as the MCU provides an antidote to universe fatigue.

Comics readers have very particular standards — I first saw the 1994 movie at an unauthorized screening full of fans yelling out their negative comments — and now that the team has entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” has the chance to finally get things right.

Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are stepping into the roles of the famous blue-suited family for Marvel’s latest entry into the MCU.

First Steps is off to a strong start at the North American box office, with an estimated $23 million Thursday that means the latest Marvel Studios movie is pacing ahead of Superman.

First Steps will feature two credits scenes, and one has major implications on the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The Matt Shakman directorial, which hit screens on Friday, also stars Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby shine in this retro-futuristic take that blends family drama with cosmic stakes as Galactus threatens Earth.

More than any other element, to be the true, definitive movie take on the Fantastic Four, the MCU reboot needs to embrace the stunning, eclectic visuals of Jack Kirby, the team's visionary co-creator.

First Steps after Thunderbolts* was, thankfully, avoided by Marvel Studios. Thanks to upcoming Marvel movies like Avengers: Doomsday, the storylines of Thunderbolts* and The Fantastic Four: First Steps are somewhat linked.