In 1978, the animation company DePatie–Freleng (best known for The Pink Panther) teamed with Marvel to make The New Fantastic Four. The stories leaned a little more into sci-fi and tech, especially with the inclusion of H.E.R.B.I.E., the group's little robotic friend not too dissimilar from Star Wars' R2-D2.

The Fantastic Four star had a typically hilarious response.Ebon Moss-Bachrach really is the man of the moment. This is

Bachrach, the superhero film “Fantastic Four: First Steps” is different from other Marvel films because it is centered on a close-knit family.

From left, Vanessa Kirby, Pedro Pascal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn star as the titular quartet in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ (2025). For DVR alerts, film recommendations and movie news, follow Koplinski on Twitter (@ckoplinski). His email is [email protected].

This iteration of the Fantastic Four has a standalone adventure without all the burden of the MCU's history and cast of characters.

“I think that there was always something to me that seemed so kind of domestic and in the kitchen about The Thing,” Moss-Bachrach told Killian. “I think that being inside the Baxter Building, being home, is the only place that he can relax.”

Loserfruit sat down with the First Steps cast and had each of them jump into Marvel Rivals ’s practice range to try out their heroes. Pascal played as Mister Fantastic, Kirby controlled Invisible Woman,

First Steps not only has to introduce audiences to a new roster of heroes, villains, and scene-stealing side characters, but it also needs to reset the narrative surrounding the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Ebon Moss-Bachrach said Mark Ruffalo "was really generous" when they spoke about acting for motion-capture in 'Fantastic Four: First Steps'

Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach give new, old-fashioned life to the Fantastic Four.