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Michael Chiklis Shared Sweet Message To Fans While Passing The Torch On The Thing As Fantastic Four Heads To Theaters: ‘I Want To Thank Everyone…’

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The Marvel Universe consistently provides fresh material, whether it’s through cinema or streaming via Disney+ membership. The upcoming Marvel film creating quite a buzz in theaters is titled “The Fantastic Four: First Steps“, set to be released soon. Many enthusiasts have been revisiting the two earlier “Fantastic” films, and actor Michael Chiklis has acknowledged the warm reception he’s received for his role as Ben Grimm/The Thing in those productions.

Information about “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is currently scarce, as the studio is keeping the film’s details under wraps. However, it’s set to introduce Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing, a role that has previously been portrayed by other actors. Michael Chiklis is one such actor, who played Ben Grimm in two live-action movies. Recently, he took to Twitter to express his feelings as these projects have been gaining renewed interest. In his own words:

I’d like to express my gratitude for all the love for the Fantastic Four these past couple of months as we approached the release of the latest F4 movie. By the way, I’m sending good vibes and wishing the cast and crew of First Steps a fantastic journey filled with success. These actors truly impress me, and I can’t wait to see them bring their A-game to these legendary roles. #F4Forever #TheThing

In my own words, I’d like to express gratitude to fans who have been re-watching my time as The Thing, and also extend a heartfelt wish of good luck to the cast of The Fantastic Four: First Steps for their upcoming movie release. Since I myself have experienced the hard work and pressure that goes into such roles, I can truly empathize with them. (Chiklis)

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Fans have eagerly anticipated the arrival of the Fantastic Four within the Marvel Cinematic Universe for a considerable amount of time, and Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox opened up that opportunity. Since that agreement was made, moviegoers have had to exercise great patience before they could once again witness this group of heroes on the big screen. With the release date fast approaching, Chiklis expresses nothing but good wishes for everyone associated with the upcoming blockbuster.

Initial feedback for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” has been generally favorable, and it will be intriguing to observe how the broader public reacts to this latest Marvel epic. Previous films such as “Thunderbolts” and the pairing of “Deadpool & Wolverine” were met with approval, but productions like “Captain America: Brave New World” fell short in striking a chord with viewers.

It appears that the Fantastic Four will likely play a significant part in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s future, which means they’re under quite a bit of expectation. The post-credits scene of Thunderbolts hinted at their arrival, and there are rumors that Pedro Pascal’s character could be leading the Avengers in Doomsday and Secret Wars as Reed Richards.

The movie ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ will premiere on July 25th, 2025, and is included in this year’s film lineup. Later, you can catch the team again in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ on December 18th, 2026. It remains to be seen if the intrigue of the multiverse will enable Michael Chiklis to resume his portrayal of The Thing at some point in the future.

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2025-07-21 21:08

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