The Marvel Cinematic Universe officially kicks off Phase 6 with Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Giant Mess podcast host Neal Lynch has a LOT to say about it.

In this episode of Giant Mess, I break down Marvel’s retro-futuristic, 1960s-set reboot of the Fantastic Four — from the stunning visuals and cosmic scale to the big creative swings (and safe choices) that have fans divided.

I dig into:

• Why this is the best Fantastic Four movie yet — but still feels restrained

• The decision to skip an origin story (and why that mostly works)

• Galactus as a true cosmic threat (finally done right)

• Julia Garner’s Silver Surfer and whether the character still connects with modern audiences

• Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn & Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s performances

• How Sue Storm is a tour-de-force

• Cut villains, MCU Easter eggs, and what this movie sets up next

I also dive into Fantastic Four movie history, Marvel rights chaos, and where this reboot fits into the bigger MCU multiverse picture — with plenty of side tangents, sarcasm, and interstellar energy along the way.

🎬 Is Fantastic Four: First Steps the fresh start Marvel needed… or just a safe reset?

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Neal Lynch is the creator and host of Giant Mess, a podcast blending sports commentary, pop culture analysis, and storytelling. Former 4th string quarterback and middle relief pitcher at a Division III school. Degrees in Film & Media Studies and Communications. Helped multiple major media and entertainment publishers develop, produce, optimize, distribute, and promote videos across web, video, and social media platforms. Single dad who loves to blog, podcast, write, edit, optimize, strategize, and over-analyze.

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