Thunderbolts* and Fantastic Four: The First Steps champions the 2025 Mumbai Comic Con
Superfans indulge in an unforgettable event with engaging fan experiences, exclusive experiential booths, and a specially curated panel discussion driving the new phase for superheroes narratives
Thunderbolts* and Fantastic Four: The First Steps stole the spotlight at the highly anticipated 2025 Mumbai Comic Con, standing true to its promise of an immersive and engaging Marvel experience for its dedicated fans. Through a series of interactive booths, fan-engagement activities as well as an insightful discussion driving the new phase for superheroes narratives, the Mumbai Comic Con was brimming with the quintessential Marvel energy, offering a glimpse into the exciting upcoming slate of titles in its expanding cinematic universe.
Pop-culture enthusiasts at the event got a chance to immerse into the world of MCU’s upcoming film Thunderbolts* at an intricately designed ‘recruitment center’. This experiential booth challenged participants with cerebral puzzles, physical tests, and focus-based activities, mirroring the unique skills of the film’s crew of superhero misfits. Adding a touch of nostalgia and quirky fun, the Fantastic Four: The First Steps booth offered a retro-futuristic photo opportunity for the fans to indulge in, capturing memorable moments with their favorite characters in a setting that evoked the classic charm of Marvel’s ‘first family’.
A special highlight was an exciting panel discussion focused on the future of superhero films and narratives and their potential impact on pop-culture. Engaging in a lively tête-à-tête was Hamza Sayed, the Co-Founder of The Comic Book Store, Devesh Chhabria, Founder of Superhero Toy Store, cosplayer and a Marvel Super Fan Medha Shrivastava, as well as popular influencer Arya Kothari moderating the panel. Delving into the increasing audience interest in anti-heroes, the panelists discussed the unique appeal of Thunderbolts* a film centered on reformed villains among other superheroes as well. Promising a darker and more nuanced exploration of redemption and the blurred lines between heroism and villainy, the upcoming much-hyped MCU film features familiar characters like Bucky Barnes and Yelena Belova.
The panelists also steered towards exploring the anticipation surrounding Fantastic Four: The First Steps, highlighting the casting of Pedro Pascal and the film’s potential as a foundation for the next decade of the MCU, hinting at connections to future events like the pop-culture phenomenon waiting to happen in the Avengers: Doomsday! The discussion also touched upon the rumored return of Robert Downey Jr., speculating on its impact within the context of the ongoing Multiverse Saga.
Superfans and pop-culture enthusiasts left with memorable experiences from the iconic event, furthering the excitement and hype that MCU’s upcoming releases have sparked amidst the audiences in the country.