The MCU Can Finally Kill Off Its Worst Fantastic Four, Just Like They Did in Comics

The MCU Can Finally Kill Off Its Worst Fantastic Four, Just Like They Did in Comics Fantastic Four 2015 Movie Cast Photo of Kate Mara, Miles Teller, and Michael B. Jordan By  Andrew Dyce Published 3 hours ago Andrew Dyce is the Deputy Editor for ScreenRant's coverage of Marvel, DC, and all other comics. Whether superheroes, sci-fi, fantasy, or any other genre, Andrew's decade in the industry and countless hours of analysis on podcasts like the Screen Rant Underground, Total Geekall, The Rings of Power Podcast, Batman v Superman: By The Minute, and more has left its mark. With over a decade spent at GameRant and ScreenRant, Andrew has made himself known as an outspoken fan and critic of film, television, video games, comics, and more. Sign in to your ScreenRant account Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap

Rumors and reports have made it clear that every actor, from every past Marvel film, is potentially back in the mix for a cameo come Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars. But if there's truly a chance Marvel Studios is going to bring back characters just so Doctor Doom can kill them, then there's finally a chance for the movies to adapt the most infamous, and funniest Fantastic Four death of all time. And letting the cast of the doomed movie play themselves, at long last.

The Cast of Fantastic Four Were Blown Up in Marvel Comics

Punisher Vol. 10 #12 by Nathan Edmondson and Mitch Gerads

Fantastic Four Actors Miles Teller Jamie Bell and Kate Mara in Punisher Comic

It's likely that every modern superhero movie fans knows 2015's Fantastic 4 (also marketed as FANT4STIC) was a uniquely troubled and disappointing production. With drama behind the scenes, a poor critical reception, and catastrophic box office, the movie from director Josh Trank couldn't be swept under the rug fast enough. But in the months prior to the film's release, reports were already swirling that the film would result in yet another troubled, contested, and cobbled-together product.

So it was fortuitous that Punisher #10 opened its action with a familiar group of celebrities gathered in a high rise, overlooking Los Angeles. What is clearly the cast of Fantastic Four (2015) are depicted, with Miles Teller, Jamie Bell, and Kate Mara awaiting the arrival of Michael ("Mike") B. Jordan. Wearing a Fantastic 4 t-shirt and discussing the movie's sequel, the trio's conversation is cut short by a nearby explosion. But before they can react to the chaos, Mara's sentence is cut short, as more explosions are shown detonating across the skyline.

Fantastic Four Movie Cast Killed in Explosion in Punisher Comic

While the actual explosion consuming the cast isn't shown on the page, readers immediately grasped the implications. The movie's doomed reception months later would lead to some revisionist history, framing this scene (like Marvel's shift away from Fantastic Four comics in line with Fox's movie production) as openly hostile. But it was first and foremost a joke, breaking the wall between comics, movies, and fans. And its potential for adaptation has only grown more powerful in the years since.

This Fantastic Four Death is Perfect For Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom

Multiple Cameos & Kills Rumored For Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars

Doctor Doom in his dark cloak in Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer

There should be no argument needed for this scene to be adapted into live-action, for either Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars. Given Doctor Doom's hatred for the Fantastic 4 in the past, and the need to promote the new rebooted Fantastic 4 cast in the MCU, a lethal attack seems unlikely. Which leaves this alternate universe version of the team, loathed by almost the entire audience, as the perfect sacrifice.

And considering the FANT4STIC stars themselves are joking about the disaster over a decade later, the return could offer catharsis, if not a more substantial role in any future Council of Reeds. After all, the overwhelmingly positive reception to Jennifer Garner's Elektra return for Deadpool & Wolverine proves no box office bomb is immune to nostalgia for moviegoers of a certain age.

Since a cameo of this nature would require a single day's worth of Teller, Mara, Bell, and even Jordan's time, and likely send fans into a fury over the FANT4STIC's return, it's the kind of comic book nod Marvel can't afford to pass up.

27 4.6/10

Fantastic Four

10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Like Follow Followed PG-13 Action Adventure Science Fiction Release Date August 5, 2015 Runtime 100 minutes Director Josh Trank Writers Josh Trank, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Jeremy Slater, Simon Kinberg Producers Gregory Goodman, Hutch Parker, Matthew Vaughn, Robert Kulzer

Cast

See All

• Miles Teller Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic
• Michael B. Jordan Johnny Storm / The Human Torch

Genres Action, Adventure, Science Fiction Powered by Expand Collapse

• Comics
• Fantastic Four

Follow Followed Like Share Facebook X WhatsApp Threads Bluesky LinkedIn Reddit Flipboard Copy link Email Close Thread Sign in to your ScreenRant account

We want to hear from you! Share your opinions in the thread below and remember to keep it respectful.

Be the first to post Images Attachment(s) Please respect our community guidelines. No links, inappropriate language, or spam.

Your comment has not been saved

Send confirmation email

This thread is open for discussion.

Be the first to post your thoughts.

• Terms
• Privacy
• Feedback

Recommended 12 hours ago

Star Trek Confirms Captain Kirk’s Staggeringly High Kill Count

12 hours ago

Solo Leveling’s Worst Habit Will Be Be the Very Thing That Destroys It

14 hours ago

Every Star Trek Era Ranked, Worst To Best

10 hours ago

Spotify Wrapped 2025: Anticipated Redemption After Last Year's AI Disaster (Dropping Dec 1-4)

More from our brands

'The Fantastic Four: First Steps': 8 Things You Need to Know About Marvel's First Family's MCU Debut

The Best Graphic Novels of All Time

Every Confirmed Cast Member In 'Avengers: Doomsday' (So Far)

The Best Marvel Comics Everyone Should Read

10 Years Later, the 2015 Fantastic Four Reboot Still Fails (And 1 Part's Even More Frustrating)

Josh Trank’s 2015 Fantastic Four does at least one thing better than the MCU version

It's a Damned Good Thing 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Is Going Back to the Past

Trending Now A Year After Her Death, Shannen Doherty’s Estate Says Her Ex Still Hasn’t Paid Ahsoka Villain Actor Reveals They're Not In Season 2 This Iconic 2015 Quote Proves 2025’s Worst Anime Is a Tragedy