Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer 2007

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer is a 2007 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Fantastic Four. The sequel to Fantastic Four (2005), it was directed by Tim Story, from a screenplay by Don Payne and Mark Frost. The film stars Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, and Michael Chiklis as the title characters, with Julian McMahon, Kerry Washington, Andre Braugher, Beau Garrett, Doug Jones and Laurence Fishburne in supporting roles. The plot follows the Fantastic Four, alongside Doctor Doom, as they confront the Silver Surfer to save Earth from Galactus. The film was released in the United States on June 15, 2007, to mixed reviews, with many deeming it an improvement over its predecessor. Although the film was a commercial success, earning $301.9 million worldwide, it was less than its predecessor, which grossed $333.5 million worldwide. A third film was planned but ultimately cancelled. The series was rebooted in 2015 with the release of Fantastic Four to poor critical and commercial reception. Marvel Studios eventually reclaimed the film rights of the characters, along with the X-Men, after the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney.