Fantastic Four Fans Worried John Malkovich No Longer in MCU Movie

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Fantastic Four fans are worried that John Malkovich may have been removed from the MCU movie.

In just under a month, the Marvel film “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” will hit U.S. movie theaters. This movie is directed by Matt Shakman and features Pedro Pascal portraying Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Ebon Moss-Bachrach stepping into the role of Ben Grimm/The Thing, and Joseph Quinn taking on Johnny Storm/Human Torch.

What do we know about the Fantastic Four cuts?

Previously, AMC Theatres stated that the Fantastic Four movie would run for 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes) about a month ago. However, the duration was recently revised this week. Now, the film’s runtime is said to be 1 hour and 55 minutes (115 minutes).

It’s been conjectured that certain sequences might have been omitted from The Fantastic Four: First Steps. This isn’t entirely unexpected, as such changes occasionally occur during the production of major films – usually early on in post-production, but it’s not unprecedented.

It’s been observed that John Malkovich’s name isn’t listed on The Walt Disney Company’s official website for the MCU movie, which was initially announced he’d be part of in May 2024. It remains unclear what character Malkovich will portray in the film. This has sparked speculation among fans that his scenes might have been cut from the final production.

Here’s what people are saying about the situation:

It’s significant to mention that John Malkovich’s name remains listed on Marvel’s webpage for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, suggesting that fans of Malkovich might not have to worry too much at this point in time.

In a 1960s-inspired, futuristic setting that’s a blend of the past and tomorrow, I find myself diving into Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps. This movie introduces us to the incredible family known as Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ben Grimm/The Thing. They’re about to encounter their toughest challenge yet!

The Fantastic Four: First Steps hits United States theaters on July 25, 2025.

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2025-06-26 22:40