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For one thing, both movies take on a more irreverent and self-deprecating tone.

Instead, it’s an oddball crew with plenty of potential.

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Now, don’t get me wrong.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps has plenty of potential to be a standout superhero movie too.

Thunderbolts*, meanwhile, really does look like something new for the MCU.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps cast assemble

I’m not writing off Fantastic Four just yet, of course.

It certainly does have a lot of potential with its retro-futuristic setting and family dynamics.

Here’s hoping the Thunderbolts really can save the day.

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Thunderbolts* arrives on May 2, while The Fantastic Four: First Steps lands on July 25.

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Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Sebastian Stan and the rest of the cast of Thunderbolts*

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