The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review

Cognitive Recalibration

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In this episode of Cognitive Recalibration, Sravan and Tarun break down The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) — the long-awaited reboot starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Is it a return to form or another forgettable entry? We talk team dynamics, MCU fatigue, Galactus, and what’s next for Marvel Phase 5.

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0:00 - Intro music & welcome

0:35 - Fantastic Four 2025 overview

1:22 - First impressions (non-spoiler)

3:09 - Phase 1 vibes & runtime criticism

5:26 - Team balance & character depth

6:48 - Action light or just right?

8:14 - Galactus & visual effects

9:50 - Best Fantastic Four yet?

11:10 - Standout performances & casting thoughts

12:23 - Ranking vs. Superman & Thunderbolts

13:30 - Are we ready for Avengers: Doomsday?

14:22 - Post-Endgame decline & future recovery

15:50 - Missed opportunities for character development

16:45 - Spoiler warning begins

17:06 - Silver Surfer’s arc & Johnny Storm's subplot

18:08 - Galactus defeat felt underwhelming

19:07 - Not an action-first team

20:13 - Who’s coming through the multiverse portal?

21:54 - Doomsday casting & theories

23:52 - Clean slate post-Secret Wars?

24:45 - Will X-Men dominate Doomsday?

26:00 - Brief Jurassic World: Rebirth review

28:29 - What’s coming next?

29:18 - How to reach us

29:27 - Addressing listener comment on Superman (from @incredibleistic)

31:14 - Looking ahead to DC’s Clayface horror film

32:20 - Wrapping up: final thoughts on Fantastic Four

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