Despite the slight butchering in the editing room, it hasn't deterred fans or critics. It's currently sitting at an 87% review score on aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, four points ahead of Superman. The verified fan score is even better, standing at an exceptional 93%.

Director Matt Shakman ('The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' 'WandaVision,' "Game of Thrones") reveals the filmmaking methods, production design influences, and rehearsal techniques that underpin his process.

First Steps is coming in lighter than projections in its first box office weekend with $117.6 million. Still records were broken.

As the filmmaker’s three-year journey wound down on the project, he realized a key moment was missing, and managed to shoot it within a few months of the film's opening.

First Steps director Matt Shakman addresses a big Sue Storm moment in the movie's final act and reveals original plans for Franklin Richards' Marvel Cinematic Universe's introduction.

For Matt Shakman, director of the highly anticipated Fantastic Four: First Steps coming out this month, making his mark on the “First Family of Marvel” was all about going back to basics. After directing the smash success WandaVision,

FANTASTIC FOUR: THE FIRST STEPS brings the team to us in a new and refreshing way. Matt Shakman's vision of their NYC is gorgeous and intoxicating and Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are perfect. It's about family!!!! 💙 pic.twitter.com/ISdfduL6Su

First Steps director Matt Shakman was discreet when questioned about Robert Downey Jr.’s role in the post-credits scene, choosing not to reveal any details and leaving the discussion to fans.

"We thought, 'Well, let's just start this thing off on a completely new foot,'" director Matt Shakman tells EW.