Marvel surprises with Fantastic Four (2025): a story that doesn't revolve around powers or cameos, but rather around family, empathy, and human vulnerability. In this thoughtful review, I explore why this multiverse-independent film manages to thrill—and how it differs from (or complements) what we saw in Superman.

The new Superman film, directed by James Gunn, is much more than a superhero story: it's a tribute to the spirit of comics, a human portrait of a being from space, and a social critique that retains its magic and color. This review explores why this version of the Man of Steel might be the most hopeful and necessary yet.