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John Malkovich's Omission Fuels Fantastic Four Rumors

6/27/2025

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John Malkovich's name is mysteriously missing from the promotional materials for Marvel's *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*, sparking rumors of his removal from the film. This coincides with a shortened runtime and the departure of director Jon Watts, who stepped down due to exhaustion. Matt Shakman now takes the helm, with the film set to hit theaters on July 25, 2025.

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John Malkovich's name is mysteriously missing from the promotional materials for Marvel's *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*, sparking rumors of his removal from the film. This coincides with a shortened runtime and the departure of director Jon Watts, who stepped down due to exhaustion. Matt Shakman now takes the helm, with the film set to hit theaters on July 25, 2025.