SUMMER OF SUPERHEROES 2025: Our Review of Cap 4, F4, Thunderbolts, & Superman

The Summer of Superheroes 2025 slate was ambitious, but was it built to last? We put the biggest films to the test: Captain America 4, Thunderbolts, Superman, and The Fantastic Four.

In this episode, our guests, The Comic Book Gurus, join us to discuss and dissect the merits and missteps of every major 2025 superhero movie release.

We analyze the complex threads connecting Captain America 4 (Cap 4) to the broader MCU narrative. Does this film deliver the necessary political and emotional weight, or is it a sign of franchise fatigue impacting box office performance? The discussion here highlights themes of character development and audience engagement.

We then turn our attention to the long-awaited Fantastic Four (F4) reboot. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into the recent cinematic portrayals of this iconic team, discussing the successes and shortcomings of the film, and highlighting visual effects and the importance of chemistry between actors. After decades of misfires, have they finally found the definitive version of Marvel's First Family?

Finally, we assess the pressure facing the new Superman Legacy film and the debut of the anti-hero team, The Thunderbolts. We explore personal connections to comic books and the importance of storytelling in the superhero genre, even touching on the upcoming Supergirl film and the potential for new narratives within the superhero genre. Can DC reinvent its most iconic hero while the MCU successfully launches a team as morally gray as the Thunderbolts?

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