Kevin Feige Reveals Epic Inspiration for Galactus in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades under my belt, I must say that the collaboration between Epic Games and Marvel is a dream come true for many of us who live at the intersection of gaming and comic book worlds. The introduction of Doctor Doom and the Fantastic Four into Fortnite’s Battle Royale feels like a natural progression after Galactus’s reign in Chapter 2: Season 3.


At this year’s D23 event, we had an exciting lineup of news shared by both Marvel Studios and Marvel Animation. A notable highlight was the joint project between Epic Games and Marvel, which will introduce popular Marvel characters into the world of Fortnite.

Starting on August 16th, Fortnite’s Battle Royale mode is going to include characters like Doctor Doom and the Fantastic Four as part of Chapter 5, Season 4: ‘Absolute Doom.’ This update will allow players to find hints related to upcoming Marvel movies, strengthening the bond between the game and Marvel Studios’ future projects.

Previously, Fortnite players might recall that Marvel characters have made an appearance in the game. In the closing stages of Chapter 2: Season 3, Galactus was unveiled as a significant adversary who aimed to consume the power of the Zero Point to overcome the Black Winter. However, he was eventually thwarted by Marvel heroes summoned by Thor. This confrontation culminated in the ‘Devourer of Worlds’ live event. Although Galactus is no longer present, his actions have left a profound mark on the game, shaping events from Chapter 2: Season 5 to Chapter 2: Season 8, and even influencing Chapter 3: Season 2 during the Zero War.

At the recent D23 gathering, it was me – yes, yours truly – who learned something quite intriguing. Marvel’s Kevin Feige dropped a bombshell about the impact Fortnite has had on an upcoming flick, ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’. He spilled the beans that he shared with the film crew a clip from Fortnite depicting Galactus obliterating worlds, using it as inspiration for the movie’s destruction scenes.

Kevin Feige showed the team behind ‘THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS’ a clip of Galactus destroying worlds from Fortnite as a source of creative inspiration.

— Fantastic Four Updates (@F4Update) August 11, 2024

It’s officially announced that Ralph Ineson will portray Galactus in the upcoming movie, and at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, we were given our first look at Galactus as the antagonist, shown peering through the windows of a towering skyscraper.

Although the film’s appearance might still change given its recent start in production, it hints that the depiction of Galactus in the movie could closely resemble his comic book counterpart.

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2024-08-11 10:15