Fantastic Four (2005 film)

Fantastic Four is a 2005 American superhero film directed by Tim Story and based on Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four team created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

Fantastic Four is a 2005 American superhero film directed by Tim Story and based on Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four team created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. It follows Reed Richards, Susan Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm after a space mission exposes them to cosmic radiation and gives them superhuman abilities. The film stars Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, and Julian McMahon.

Plot

The film depicts the origin of the Fantastic Four after a space mission exposes them to cosmic radiation. The characters then learn to live with their new abilities while confronting Victor Von Doom, who becomes their enemy.

Cast

The ensemble cast includes Ioan Gruffudd as Reed Richards, Jessica Alba as Susan Storm, Chris Evans as Johnny Storm, Michael Chiklis as Ben Grimm, Julian McMahon as Victor Von Doom, and Kerry Washington as Alicia Masters.

Release and reception

The film was released theatrically in July 2005 in the United States and Canada. Sources note that it was commercially successful despite negative critical reception, and it later led to a 2007 sequel.

Source material

Fantastic Four is based on the Marvel Comics superhero team created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. The 2005 film was the first theatrically released live-action Fantastic Four film.