Synopsis

The Fantastic Four face a new cosmic threat when the mysterious Silver Surfer arrives on Earth, leaving destruction and unexplained energy disturbances in his wake. As the team investigates his connection to the planet-eating Galactus, Doctor Doom returns with plans of his own. Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben must overcome personal tensions and unite against forces capable of destroying the world.

Factoids & Trivia

• The film draws inspiration from the classic Marvel Comics storyline "The Galactus Trilogy," while also incorporating ideas associated with the Ultimate Marvel story "Ultimate Extinction."

• Doug Jones performed as the Silver Surfer on set, while Laurence Fishburne provided the character's voice.

• The original screenplay reportedly included Nick Fury, but the character was replaced by General Hager after Marvel declined to license Fury for the production.

• During a scene in which Sue Storm cries, Jessica Alba was reportedly asked to make her tears look more attractive because the initial performance appeared too emotionally painful. The production suggested that the tears could be added digitally instead.

• The movie's version of Galactus was presented primarily as a massive cosmic cloud rather than the humanoid figure familiar from the comics. This creative choice became one of the film's most discussed departures from its source material.

• The Baxter Building was redesigned for the sequel, giving the Fantastic Four's headquarters a different look from its appearance in the previous film.

• The film opened in the United States on June 15, 2007, with approximately $58 million and earned about $289.5 million worldwide against a reported $120 million production budget.

• A tie-in video game was released alongside the film in June 2007. It added story material beyond the movie and featured cooperative play for up to four players.

• A third film was considered, with the principal cast reportedly signed to three-picture agreements, but the project did not move forward after the sequel earned less than its predecessor.