Months of speculation over John Malkovich’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” character were done in vain. TheWrap has learned Malkovich has been cut from “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” less than two weeks ahead of the film’s July 25 release.

First Steps has been one of the most anticipated films of 2025. The cast has been making the media rounds, and the film is set to hit theaters on July 24. Unfortunately, like in any movie, several clips are often cut ahead of release,

First Steps director Matt Shakman confirms a major plot rumor that's been doing the rounds, and teases Galactus' "collision course" with a certain