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Marvel Unveils Deleted Scene from Fantastic Four Film

9/19/2025

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Marvel Studios released a deleted scene titled "Birthday Sweater" from *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*.
The scene shows The Thing and H.E.R.B.I.E. preparing the Excelsior spacecraft before Sue Storm arrives.
The Thing, wearing a birthday sweater, hints at past events in space.
The digital release is on September 23, with physical formats available October 14.
The film has grossed over $518 million globally and features Marvel's First Family facing Galactus.

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Story summary

Marvel Studios released a deleted scene titled "Birthday Sweater" from *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*.
The scene shows The Thing and H.E.R.B.I.E. preparing the Excelsior spacecraft before Sue Storm arrives.
The Thing, wearing a birthday sweater, hints at past events in space.
The digital release is on September 23, with physical formats available October 14.
The film has grossed over $518 million globally and features Marvel's First Family facing Galactus.