The early first-look was intended to be just for the convention, but the strong response convinced the team at David Maisel's Mythos to reconsider.

While Marvel Rivals will continue to add content based on the latest and greatest Marvel Cinematic Universe films and shows, NetEase said it won't rely on MCU release schedules and that the game's content plans are driven by its own universe and seasonal storylines.

First Steps has finally hit theaters, kicking off Phase 6 of the MCU with a fresh take on Marvel’s First Family. While fans are loving the film and dynamic of the characters, some are frustrated about what didn’t make the final cut.

Comic-Con is best understood as a reflection of the ongoing evolution of nerd culture and fandom. This year, those changes were evident in the famed Hall H.

A towering Galactus cosplay stole the spotlight at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 as Marvel fans geared up for the new "Fantastic Four" film release.

If you’re wondering what the quote was, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige spoke to Variety in July 2025 and said that eventually, they would “recast” characters like Tony Stark and Captain America. He compared it to other major franchises that recast roles as time goes on, like James Bond and Superman.

As part of the promotion for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the cast sat down and met their Marvel Rivals counterparts, since new movie-themed costumes have been added to the game. It went as well as you'd expect, considering the cast only had a limited amount of time to learn the game, but some parts left more of an impression than others.

Considering Downey Jr played Tony Stark and his superhero alter-ego Iron Man in the MCU between 2008 and 2019, some observers might think this is just a nod to the two iconic Marvel characters he'll have played by the time Avengers: Secret Wars arrives in December 2027.