Directed by Matt Shakman, the latest version of the saga takes the team of explorers into 1960s New York while weaving in references to the Old Testament.

DUBAI: Director Matt Shakman ushers in phase six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” a film that feels more like a promising prologue than a…

Directed by Matt Shakman, the latest version of the saga takes the team of explorers into 1960s New York while weaving in references to the Old Testament.

While cinema-goers have responded enthusiastically to many films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the history of the Fantastic Four is less heralded.

Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby lead an impressive acting ensemble, but the film doesn't exactly achieve greatness.