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Fantastic Four (2015 film)

Fantastic Four is a 2015 American superhero film and a reboot of the Fantastic Four film series, based on the Marvel Comics team of the same name.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Fantastic Four is a 2015 American superhero film and a reboot of the Fantastic Four film series, based on the Marvel Comics team of the same name. Directed by Josh Trank, it stars Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell, and Toby Kebbell. The film received largely negative reviews and was a box-office disappointment.

Plot

The film centres on Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, Ben Grimm, and Victor Von Doom. After an experiment involving interdimensional travel, the main characters gain superhuman abilities while Doom becomes a threat.

Production and release

Fantastic Four was directed by Josh Trank and written by Trank, Jeremy Slater, and Simon Kinberg. It premiered on August 4, 2015, and opened in the United States on August 7, 2015.

Reception

The film received negative reviews from critics and performed poorly at the box office compared with its production budget. Sources describe it as a box-office failure.

Cast

The principal cast includes Miles Teller as Reed Richards, Michael B. Jordan as Johnny Storm, Kate Mara as Sue Storm, Jamie Bell as Ben Grimm, and Toby Kebbell as Victor Von Doom.

Key facts

  • It is a 2015 reboot of the Fantastic Four film franchise.
  • The story follows four young scientists who gain powers after a transdimensional experiment goes wrong.
  • The film premiered in New York City on August 4, 2015, and was released in U.S. theatres on August 7, 2015.
  • It was produced and released by 20th Century Fox.
  • The film was widely criticised by reviewers and underperformed financially.
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Canadian context

The film was released in Canadian theatres in 2015 and is part of the broader North American superhero-film market, which is of interest to Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is Fantastic Four (2015)?
It is a 2015 American superhero film and reboot of the Fantastic Four film series.
Who directed Fantastic Four (2015)?
Josh Trank directed the film.
When was Fantastic Four (2015) released?
It was released in the United States on August 7, 2015.
Who stars in Fantastic Four (2015)?
The cast includes Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell, and Toby Kebbell.
How was the film received?
It received largely negative reviews and was considered a box-office failure.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantastic_Four_(2015_film)
    Supports: Directed by Josh Trank; cast; release date; reboot status; box-office and critical reception; plot summary.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantastic_Four_in_film
    Supports: Confirms the film is a reboot, its release date, cast, and broad plot premise.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1502712/
    Supports: Plot synopsis and main cast.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fantastic_four_2015
    Supports: Release date, runtime, rating, and box office gross.