Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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Japanese Anime Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Scored The Third Biggest Opening Day Advance Booking In India In 2025
270 days ago
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Japanese Anime Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Scored The Third Biggest Opening Day Advance Booking In India In 2025

Mumbai, September 12 – Japanese anime phenomenon Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is heading for a massive start at the Indian box office, after recording one of the biggest pre-sales in the country this year. The unexpected rise of the animation genre in India has been taken to another level by Infinity Castle, which has already become the biggest non-Hollywood grosser here with pre-sales only. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki, the film has registered the biggest ever pre-sales for an animation film in India for the opening day as well as the weekend. Among the Bollywood films of 2025, Demon Slayer is the third biggest pre-sales earner this year in terms of tickets sold in the three national chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis). To put the numbers into perspective, here's how Infinity Castle stacks up against other major openers of the year in national chains: The Conjuring 4 – 227K tickets Chhaava – 223K tickets Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – 200K tickets Saiyaara – 193K tickets Mission Impossible 8 – 165K tickets With these figures, Demon Slayer comfortably sits at #3 in 2025 pre-sales rankings, only behind Hollywood horror juggernaut The Conjuring 4 and Vicky Kaushal’s historical blockbuster Chhaava. The strong pre-sales indicate a record-breaking opening day for the anime, which has been certified U/A with a runtime of 2 hours 35 minutes and is releasing across 1,700 screens nationwide. Audience buzz, combined with the ever-growing popularity of anime in India, suggests that Infinity Castle could set new milestones for the genre in the country. Stay tuned...

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Box Office Preview/Day 1 Expectations: Japanese Anime Set For A Big Start
271 days ago
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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Box Office Preview/Day 1 Expectations: Japanese Anime Set For A Big Start

Mumbai, September 11 - The Indian box office is about to witness a storm from an unfamiliar friend as Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is all set for a massive opening. The film, directed by Haruo Sotozaki, is arriving with historic levels of anticipation among fans of Japanese animation, and advance bookings confirm that India is gearing up for a massive opening. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the film with a U/A certificate and a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes. This makes it accessible to younger audiences as well as families, giving the film an additional boost beyond the core anime fandom. As per reports, it will be released on over 1700 screens nationwide by Sony Pictures. Bookings for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle have been phenomenal, already grossing over 25 crores before release for the opening weekend. For opening day alone, the pre-sales are around 12 crores gross, which is one of the highest this year. With a few hours still left for the release, the final opening day sales could be 14-15+ crores gross, which is huge. Though the pre-sales of Infinity Castle are huge, animation still has a limited reach beyond fandom in India. But given how past films have fared with these sorts of bookings, the animated saga is expected to open in the range of 18-20 crores gross in India. It is already the biggest non-Hollywood grosser in India, even before the first show begins. The film will be released in the original Japanese along with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and English, expanding its reach across regions. With early morning shows starting as early as 5 AM, as well as the midnight shows in some cities, the demand is clearly unprecedented for an anime film in India. Stay tuned...

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Creates History in India, Tops All Non-Hollywood Films in Opening Day Pre-Sales Only; Runs Rampage On BookMyShow
271 days ago
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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Creates History in India, Tops All Non-Hollywood Films in Opening Day Pre-Sales Only; Runs Rampage On BookMyShow

Mumbai, September 11 - The Indian audience is yet to be done with the homemade Mahavatar Narsimha, there comes another animation phenomenon called Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle, which is about to set the Indian box office on fire with record-breaking numbers. The Japanese animated dark fantasy action film based on the "Infinity Castle" arc of the 2016–20 manga series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge, Infinity Castle is in rampage mode, and has already become the highest-grossing non-Hollywood title in India with opening day pre-sales only. As per the latest trade report, the film has sold tickets worth over 10 crores gross for the opening day alone, and is heading towards around 15 crores gross. With this, it has beaten the collection of Suzume and Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which grossed around 10 crores in their respective lifetime runs in India. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, however, is looking to score much higher numbers. To understand the craze for the movie, Sony Pictures India has scheduled midnight and early morning shows on the public demand, which is a rarity for an animation film in India. On the ticketing platform, Book My Show, the movie has already sold over 500K tickets for all days, which indicates one of the biggest opening weekends for a non-Indian film this year in the country. The pre-sales of this animated blockbuster are better than any other foreign film this year, ahead of the recently released horror-thriller The Conjuring: Last Rites, which scored to record-breaking 61 crores opening weekend, after 21 crores opening day in India. Infinity Castle will be aiming to top the Last Rites, considering the pre-sales phenomenon. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki, the movie is scheduled to release on September 12 in the original Japanese language, along with the dubbed versions of English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. Stay tuned...

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Box Office Storm Incoming: Japanese Anime Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Sees Record Advance Booking In India
273 days ago
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Box Office Storm Incoming: Japanese Anime Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Sees Record Advance Booking In India

Mumbai, September 9 - The Indian box office is bracing for a storm in the coming weekend in the form of a Japanese animation film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, which is seeing a historic response in the advance booking in the country, ahead of its September 12 release. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has already sold over 1 lakh tickets for its opening day, while overall weekend sales are over 2,50,000, across the three leading national cinema chains — PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis — a staggering feat for an animated title. The film has reportedly sold tickets worth over 15 crores gross for the opening weekend, already becoming the biggest non-Hollywood foreign animation or live-action film in India. It has beaten the collection of Suzume and Jujutsu Kaisen 0 with the advance sales only. The animation has seen an unexpected rise at the Indian box office this year. After the homemade Mahavatar Narsimha, which is the biggest Indian animated grosser worldwide as well as at the Indian box office, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is set to take things a notch higher, as far as the opening weekend is concerned. There are still two days left before the first show begins, and no one can tell where this Infinity Castle advance booking storm is heading. It is basically unlocking the true potential for the animation market in India. It is learned that the sales are also strong for the weekdays, which points to the unbelievable craze for the movie in the country. Stay tuned...

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Horror Rises At The Box Office: The Conjuring Last Rites Scores A Mighty Opening Weekend In India and Worldwide
274 days ago
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Horror Rises At The Box Office: The Conjuring Last Rites Scores A Mighty Opening Weekend In India and Worldwide

Mumbai, September 8 - Warner Bros. Pictures' horror franchise that has been sending chills down spines for over a decade is back with a bang. The Conjuring: Last Rites, directed by Michael Chaves, opened to massive record-breaking numbers at the global box office, reaffirming the brand's strength among horror fans worldwide. In India, the film grossed over 61 crores ($6.9 million) during its 3-day opening weekend. This makes it by far the biggest debut for a non-Indian horror film and the second-biggest opening weekend ever for a horror film in the country. Multiplex chains in metros saw excellent occupancies, while Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities also contributed significantly to the film's strong numbers. The impressive performance indicates that the horror genre continues to have a loyal following in India, especially when backed by a trusted franchise like The Conjuring. Over the last couple of years, horror films have found success in India, and Last Rites has taken it to another level. Worldwide, The Conjuring: Last Rites delivered a staggering $194 million in its opening frame, which is a record for a horror film, beating 2017's It ($190 million). This includes a phenomenal record $84 million in North America and a record-breaking $110 million from international markets. These numbers not only underline the global appeal of the franchise but also position the film as one of the strongest openers of the year across all genres, not just horror. Mexico was the biggest overseas market for the Last Rites outside the US and Canada, with $13.3 million, followed by the United Kingdom ($8.8 million) and Brazil ($7.7 million). India was the 4th biggest international market for the film, ahead of Indonesia ($5.6 million). Interestingly, the international debut of $104 million of The Last Rites is bigger than any superhero film of 2025. The film is well-positioned for a long and successful run, given its respectable word-of-mouth and the solid foundation of the Conjuring brand. With India showing excellent trending and international markets responding in a big way, The Conjuring: Last Rites is on course to become one of the highest-grossing horror films of all time. Stay tuned...

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The Conjuring: Last Rites Emerges as Biggest Horror Opener at The Indian Box Office, Beating Ajay Devgn's Shaitaan
277 days ago
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The Conjuring: Last Rites Emerges as Biggest Horror Opener at The Indian Box Office, Beating Ajay Devgn's Shaitaan

Mumbai, September 5 – Warner Bros. Pictures' horror thriller The Conjuring: Last Rites storms into Indian cinemas with record-breaking numbers. The latest instalment in the iconic Conjuring Universe, directed by Michael Chaves, has emerged as the biggest opener in the horror genre in the country. As per early estimates, The Last Rites has grossed around 21 crores on day 1 in India in all languages. With this start, the movie is on course to beat the opening day record of Ajay Devgn and R. Madhavan's Shaitaan, which grossed 17.50 crores on opening day last year. The film has generated immense buzz owing to the strong brand value of the franchise and the curiosity around its chilling narrative, which marks the final chapter of the Warrens' saga. The film's advance booking showed huge momentum, translating into packed shows across major cities. Multiplex chains, as well as single screens, are reporting high occupancy rates, with evening and night shows performing exceptionally well. If the momentum holds through the weekend, which is very likely, The Conjuring: Last Rites could not only become the highest-grossing horror opener in India but also set the stage for one of the best-ever runs for a horror film in the country. The strong start also highlights the growing acceptance of horror among Indian audiences, who have consistently supported films that deliver on thrills and suspense. With positive word of mouth, the film is expected to maintain its pace and solidify its place as a box office juggernaut in the genre. Stay tuned...

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The Conjuring: Last Rites Storms The Indian Box Office With Record Pre-Sales: The Horror Thriller Eyes Record Opening
278 days ago
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The Conjuring: Last Rites Storms The Indian Box Office With Record Pre-Sales: The Horror Thriller Eyes Record Opening

Mumbai, September 4 - The Indian box office is ready to throw another major surprise as the latest instalment - The Conjuring: Last Rites - in the long-running globally successful The Conjuring Universe is poised for a record-breaking debut for a horror film in the country. Directed by Michael Chaves, who has previously helmed three films in the franchise, The Conjuring: Last Rites has stormed into the Indian market with extraordinary pre-sales. The film has already sold around 350,000 tickets, including 225,000 tickets from national chains (PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis), in India for opening day. The pre-sales of The Last Rites are by far the best ever for a horror film in India, even much better than Indian titles. Among recent Hollywood films, the latest Conjuring film is having the best pre-sales, which has not only stunned the trade but also shows the growing interest among the Indian audience for horror titles. According to the reports, Warner Bros. Pictures has secured a wide release for the Last Rites in the country with over 2200 screens, and considering the pre-sales trend, it is heading to open, at least 15+ crores gross, with a high possibility of touching 20 crores gross in all versions. There will be a competition for the movie in almost every major part of the country, but despite that, it is expected to dominate the weekend, beating the domestic titles. This is another high for horror films in India, where the genre has steadily risen in audience interest over recent years. Based on the true-life investigations of the Smurl haunting, the Last Rites stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, who reprise their roles as paranormal investigators. It is the sequel to The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021), the ninth and final instalment of The Conjuring Universe. Stay tuned...

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Tom Holland-fronted 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Cast Revealed (So Far); Mark Ruffalo As Hulk To Return Among Others
311 days ago
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Tom Holland-fronted 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Cast Revealed (So Far); Mark Ruffalo As Hulk To Return Among Others

Los Angeles, August 2 - Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios' next offering Spider-Man: Brand New World has officially kicked off filming on August 1st. Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton has been roped in to help with this 4th instalment with Tom Holland as the titular superhero. ## As the shoot of this much-awaited biggie has kicked off, the details about the star cast are also being revealed. According to the report by The Hollywood Reporter, Mark Ruffalo is returning to reprise the role of Bruce Banner, aka the Hulk, in the upcoming film. ## Along with Ruffalo, the report also revealed that Michael Mando, known for his work on Better Call Saul, is returning to reprise the role of the Scorpion, the villain character whom he first played in 2017's Spider-Man: Homecoming, which kicked off the Holland-centric Spider-Man movies. ## Earlier, it was revealed that Jon Bernthal is set to reprise his role of the vigilante known as the Punisher. The movie will also see Zendaya returning to reprise her role as Michelle Jones-Watson, Spider-Man's love interest, but she has forgotten memories about him following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds, Peter Parker's former best friend, also returns for the next film. ## The Stranger Things star Sadie Sink and Liza Colón-Zayas are the new cast members of Brand New World. Charlie Cox is also rumoured to reprise his MCU role as Matt Murdock / Daredevil, a blind lawyer with superhuman senses from Hell's Kitchen, New York, who leads a double life as a masked vigilante. ## Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the fourth film in the MCU Spider-Man film series, following Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) and the 38th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It is scheduled to release on July 31, 2026, as the next MCU theatrical film. ## Stay tuned...

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Superman Vs Man of Steel: James Gunn's Superman Beats Zack Snyder's At The North American Box Office
315 days ago
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Superman Vs Man of Steel: James Gunn's Superman Beats Zack Snyder's At The North American Box Office

Los Angeles, July 29 - In a huge achievement, director James Gunn's Superman has officially outgrossed Zack Snyder's Man of Steel at the North American box office and has become the highest-grossing solo Superman movie, cementing its place as a box office success. ## Director Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, released in 2013, earned approximately $291 million in North America. Though it marked the return of Superman to the big screen and introduced Henry Cavill in the titular role, the film received mixed reviews and divided fans with its darker tone. Despite a solid opening ($116 million), its box office momentum was lost. ## In contrast, James Gunn's reboot takes a more optimistic approach to the character, aligning more closely with Superman's classic portrayal. Featuring David Corenswet in the role of Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, the film has resonated well with audiences and critics alike. It has crossed $291 million as of today, edging past Man of Steel. ## At the worldwide box office, Superman has crossed $500 million and is heading towards finishing around $700 million, almost in the same range as Man of Steel, which earned $670 million globally in its lifetime run. Gunn's Superman serves as a fresh start to DC's cinematic universe under his co-leadership with Peter Safran, which has piqued audience interest and driven curiosity. ## Stay tuned...

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Insane Craze For 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' In India; Hits 1 Million Interest On Book My Show
321 days ago
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Insane Craze For 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' In India; Hits 1 Million Interest On Book My Show

Mumbai, July 23 - Director James Cameron's sci-fi adventure Avatar: Fire and Ash is still a few months away from hitting the big screen, but the craze for the movie is already at an all-time high among Indian cine lovers. Starring Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña in the leading roles, Avatar: Fire and Ash is the third instalment in this mega blockbuster franchise. The last blockbuster was a huge success at the Indian box office, with a nearly 500 crore gross collection in 2022. Avatar: Fire and Ash (Avatar 3) Hits 1 Million Interest on Book My Show Avatar is one of the most loved film franchises in India, and the upcoming film will prove it once again. With nearly 5 months still left for the release, Avatar 3 has already marked 1+ million (10,00,000) interest on Book My Show. It means this many people are already interested in watching Avatar - Fire and Ash. There haven't been many films which got 1 million interest on this online ticketing platform, and Avatar 3 is probably the first movie to hit 1 million interest on the platform five months before the release date. Earlier, films like Salaar, Pushpa 2, Kalki 2898 AD, Baahubali 2, Leo, KGF 2, Vikram, Adipurush, RRR, and a few others managed to mark 1 million interest on BMS. About Avatar: Fire and Ash Plot, Cast, and Release Date Directed by James Cameron and backed by 20th Century Studios, the film is the sequel to Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) and the third instalment in the Avatar film series. Apart from the returning cast of Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Sigourney Weaver, and Joel David Moore, among others, the movie will feature David Thewlis and Oona Chaplin, portraying new characters. Oona Chaplin will portray Varang, the Na'vi leader of a volcano-dwelling "Ash People" clan. Director James Cameron said of Varang that "Varang is the leader of a people who have gone through an incredible hardship. She's hardened by that. She will do anything for them, even things that we would consider to be evil." The film will also see the return of Payakan, the Tulkun who befriends Lo'ak. Avatar: Fire and Ash is scheduled to release on December 19, 2025. In India, the film will be released in English along with the dubbed versions of Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Brad Pitt's 'F1 Movie' Crosses 100 Crore Gross In India; Races Past $450 Million Worldwide
323 days ago
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Box Office: Brad Pitt's 'F1 Movie' Crosses 100 Crore Gross In India; Races Past $450 Million Worldwide

Mumbai, July 21 - Hollywood star Brad Pitt has pulled off a cinematic masterstroke with his racing sports drama F1 Movie, which has crossed the 100 crore gross milestone at the Indian box office. Despite fierce competition from Yash Raj Films' Saiyaara, which has taken the box office by storm, F1 remained solid in its fourth week so far. ## A Surprising Success Story ## Directed by Joseph Kosinski, F1 released with moderate buzz but has far exceeded expectations with its remarkable box office run. Before Saiyaara, the film was already facing intense competition from Hollywood blockbusters like Jurassic World Rebirth and Superman, as well as major Indian titles. Yet, F1 managed to do the unthinkable and is now racing into the 100 crore gross club. ## F1 enters 100 crores gross club in 26 days ## After the fourth weekend (24 days) at the Indian box office, F1 scored approximately 98 crore gross ($11.4 million). By its 26th day — the fourth Tuesday — the film officially joined the elite 100 crore gross club, becoming only the third Hollywood film in 2025 to do so, after Jurassic World Rebirth and Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning. ## Notably, F1 is one of the rare Hollywood titles to earn (so far) nearly 15 times its opening day collection, making it one of the most impressive box office success stories of the year in the country. ## F1 surpassed $450 million at the worldwide box office ## The Warner Bros. production has been a hit globally, racing past $450 million in worldwide grosses after its fourth weekend. The domestic (North American) gross stands at $153.6 million, while the overseas earnings have reached $307.2 million — taking the global total to a stunning $460.8 million.## China is the biggest international market for F1 with $45.5 million, followed by the United Kingdom with $24.6 million, France with $20.8 million, Mexico with $17.4 million, and Australia with $15.2 million. India too was among the top 10 overseas markets for the film, taking 8th spot on the list. ## About F1 Movie ## The film stars Brad Pitt as a racing driver who returns to Formula One (F1) after a 30-year absence to save his former teammate's underdog team, APXGP, from collapse. Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and Javier Bardem star in supporting roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Marvel Studios 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Domestic (North America) Opening Weekend Box Office Forecast Revealed
323 days ago
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Marvel Studios 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Domestic (North America) Opening Weekend Box Office Forecast Revealed

Los Angeles, July 21 - The Hollywood film industry is currently riding high on back-to-back box office successes, with recent titles like F1, Jurassic World Rebirth, and Superman drawing in huge crowds. The upcoming lineup through the year is looking promising, with several titles expected to score big numbers. ## The spotlight shifts to Marvel Studios’ much-anticipated release, Fantastic Four: First Steps — the second reboot of the iconic superhero franchise, which is generating solid buzz ahead of its theatrical debut. According to a report by Deadline, pre-sales for First Steps are already tracking ahead of Marvel's own Thunderbolts and Captain America: Brave New World, setting the stage for a promising domestic opening. ## Disney is reportedly projecting a conservative $100 million to $110 million debut weekend in North America. However, independent box office trackers are far more optimistic, estimating an opening between $125 million and $145 million. The higher projection, however, might not (or may be) turn into reality as pre-sales are reportedly around 20% behind DC's Superman, which recently debuted with $123 million. But if the reviews are positive, the higher opening is very much expected. ## The Fantastic Four franchise has historically seen lukewarm openings. The last instalment, 2015's Fantastic Four, opened with just $25 million domestically, and the highest opener in the series remains 2007's Rise of the Silver Surfer, which collected $58 million, only marginally higher than the $56 million earned by the 2005 original. ## Still, with the Marvel Cinematic Universe's brand power and a fresh creative direction, Fantastic Four: First Steps is poised to breathe new life into the franchise and is set to deliver its biggest opening yet. As Hollywood continues to stack up major wins this summer, all eyes are now on Marvel’s First Family to keep the momentum going. ## About The Fantastic Four: First Steps ## Directed by Matt Shakman, The First Steps is intended to be the 37th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn as the titular team, alongside Julia Garner, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ralph Ineson. In the film, the Fantastic Four must protect their 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic world from the planet-devouring cosmic being Galactus (Ineson). ## The movie is scheduled to release on July 25. ## Stay tuned...

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