The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review

🧬 The First Family of Marvel returns!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.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KjEIDVVTUIQ🎙 Hosts: Sravan & Tarun📩 Email: [email protected]📲 Follow us: @CognitiveRecalibration on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and all podcast platformsNew episodes every week — subscribe, rate, and share!0:00 - Intro music & welcome0:35 - Fantastic Four 2025 overview1:22 - First impressions (non-spoiler)3:09 - Phase 1 vibes & runtime criticism5:26 - Team balance & character depth6:48 - Action light or just right?8:14 - Galactus & visual effects9:50 - Best Fantastic Four yet?11:10 - Standout performances & casting thoughts12:23 - Ranking vs. Superman & Thunderbolts13:30 - Are we ready for Avengers: Doomsday?14:22 - Post-Endgame decline & future recovery15:50 - Missed opportunities for character development16:45 - Spoiler warning begins17:06 - Silver Surfer’s arc & Johnny Storm's subplot18:08 - Galactus defeat felt underwhelming19:07 - Not an action-first team20:13 - Who’s coming through the multiverse portal?21:54 - Doomsday casting & theories23:52 - Clean slate post-Secret Wars?24:45 - Will X-Men dominate Doomsday?26:00 - Brief Jurassic World: Rebirth review28:29 - What’s coming next?29:18 - How to reach us29:27 - Addressing listener comment on Superman (from @incredibleistic)31:14 - Looking ahead to DC’s Clayface horror film32:20 - Wrapping up: final thoughts on Fantastic Four🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell icon for more movie breakdowns and discussions!The equipment we use:Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPbRodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLPRode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIpXLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgåIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87åBuy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationAcast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibrationIf you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.If you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:Facebook Page: Cognitive RecalibrationInstagram: cognitiverecalibrationTwitter: @CRecalibrationTikTok: @cogrecalCognitive Recalibration theme composed by Esteban:Instagram: iam.wakeFiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/iam_wakeLogo and Artwork created by Rita Sus:Instagram: 5small#FantasticFour #PedroPascal #MCU2025 #MarvelReview #Galactus #SilverSurfer #MovieReviewPodcast #PaisaVasool #CognitiveRecalibration #Phase5 #VanessaKirby #JosephQuinn #EbonMossBachrach #MCUReboot #ComicBookMoviesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.