“Implausible 4 ”turns 20! See the place the solid of Marvel’s first household is now

• Implausible 4 celebrates its twentieth anniversary this month.
• Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, and Michael Chiklis introduced the titular superhero workforce to life.
• The franchise has been rebooted twice, with a brand new MCU installment set to launch on July 25, 2025.

In the summertime of 2005, Fantastic Four introduced Marvel's first household to the massive display screen, introducing informal audiences to a workforce of superheroes wrestling with their powers (and one another).

Although it acquired blended opinions, the movie was a field workplace success and performed a pivotal function within the early wave of superhero cinema, paving the way in which for the Marvel juggernaut we all know at present.

Now, as Marvel Studios gears up for a high-profile reboot of Fantastic Four, all eyes are as soon as once more on the franchise. However earlier than the brand new workforce steps into the Baxter Constructing, it's value taking a visit down reminiscence lane with the unique ensemble.

With the 2005 movie additionally celebrating its twentieth anniversary this yr, now's the proper time to revisit the solid and see the place they’re now.

01 of 07

Ioan Gruffudd as Reed Richards/Mister Implausible

Ioan Gruffudd flexed his skills in Implausible 4, the place he performed Reed Richards/Mister Implausible, the elastic chief of the titular workforce.

After saving the world, Gruffudd traded superpowers for severe drama, sharing the display screen with Julia Roberts and Ryan Reynolds in Fireflies in the Garden (2008), and moving into the political highlight as Prime Minister Tony Blair in Oliver Stone's W. that very same yr.

Whereas he's had some spectacular big-screen moments, together with his current villainous flip as Adam Lockwood in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024), Gruffudd has additionally excelled on TV. He lived eternally — actually — because the immortal health worker Dr. Henry Morgan on Ceaselessly (2014–2015), starred as surgeon Andrew Earlham on Liar (2017–2020), and continued his doctoring streak within the Australian medical-crime collection Harrow (2018–2021).

02 of 07

Jessica Alba as Sue Storm/Invisible Lady

Jessica Alba rose to fame with the Fox collection Darkish Angel (2000–2002), nevertheless it was her flip as Sue Storm, a.ok.a. the Invisible Lady, in Implausible 4 that launched her into film star territory.

Alba spoke concerning the function with ComicBook.com in 2024, saying she "liked" taking part in Sue Storm. "She was such a cool, inspiring character and forward of her time, I might say, within the style. And nonetheless, you continue to haven't seen somebody who’s so nurturing and female, however then additionally a fearsome badass."

Alba adopted Implausible 4 with quite a lot of initiatives, together with The Eye (2008), Valentine's Day (2010), and Mechanic: Resurrection (2016). She additionally continued her artistic partnership with Sin Metropolis (2005) filmmaker Robert Rodriguez, reprising her function in its 2014 sequel and starring in Machete (2010).

Extra lately, she led L.A.'s Most interesting (2019–2020) and returned to the high-stakes world of thrillers with Trigger Warning (2024) on Netflix. Subsequent up for Alba is the biographical sports activities drama Maserati: The Brothers, alongside Anthony Hopkins and Al Pacino.

Offscreen, Alba co-founded The Sincere Firm in 2012, turning it right into a multi-million greenback model earlier than stepping down as chief artistic officer in 2024.

03 of 07

Chris Evans as Johnny Storm/Human Torch

Earlier than he was Captain America, Chris Evans starred because the fiery Johnny Storm, a.ok.a. the Human Torch, in Implausible 4. He even flamed on once more for a surprise cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).

"It's nothing however fond reminiscences," Evans instructed Leisure Weekly of his expertise on the unique two Implausible 4 films. "I liked working with the those who had been on that movie. I liked the function. It was nothing however love and affection for that point."

Exterior of Marvel, Evans has charmed in romance movies like The Nanny Diaries (2007), What's Your Quantity? (2011), his directorial debut Earlier than We Go (2014), and A24's Materialists (2025).

However he’s simply as comfy taking part in the dangerous man, with scene-stealing roles in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), Knives Out (2019), and The Gray Man (2022).

Developing, Evans will star in Ethan Coen's detective comedy Honey Don't! (2025) and be part of forces with Anya Taylor-Pleasure and Vincent Cassel for the action-comedy Sacrifice.

04 of 07

Michael Chiklis as Ben Grimm/The Factor

Michael Chiklis was an award-winning robust man on The Protect (2002–2008) earlier than taking part in Ben Grimm/The Factor. He introduced loads of grit (and gravel) to the Implausible 4.

Although he liked the expertise, even calling it "one of many triumphs of my profession," Chiklis instructed EW in 2021 that the costume pushed him to his limits. "It's like being in your individual private torture chamber," he mentioned, including, "I'm very pleased with the actual fact you’ll be able to see and really feel the feelings that The Factor was feeling by way of 60 kilos of latex rubber."

Chiklis has had fairly a profitable profession post-Implausible 4, showing in reveals like No Odd Household (2010–2011), Vegas (2012–2013), American Horror Story: Freak Present (2014–2015), Gotham (2015–2017), and Successful Time (2022–2023).

Subsequent, the Emmy winner will seem in The Mongoose, an motion thriller starring Liam Neeson, Ving Rhames, and Marisa Tomei.

05 of 07

Julian McMahon as Victor von Doom/Physician Doom

After portraying Physician Doom within the Implausible 4 movies, Julian McMahon expanded his already spectacular profession. The Australian actor, who beforehand starred on One other World (1993) and Charmed (2000–2005), continued his function as Dr. Christian Troy on Nip/Tuck (2003–2010). He later performed Supervisory Particular Agent Jess LaCroix in FBI (2019–2021) and its spinoffs, Most Needed (2020–2022) and Worldwide (2021).

On the massive display screen, McMahon appeared in movies like Fireplace With Fireplace (2012) and Monster Celebration (2018). Extra lately, he starred in The Surfer (2024) alongside Nicolas Cage, in addition to the 2024 drama The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat.

His remaining function was as Prime Minister Stephen Roos in Netflix's thriller collection The Residence (2025).

McMahon died July 2, 2025, at age 56 following a battle with most cancers.

Gruffudd paid tribute to McMahon on Instagram, sharing three photographs of his late costar and writing, "That is terribly unhappy information about Julian. Regardless that we performed one another's nemeses, there was all the time a lot lightness and laughter working collectively. Each encounter with him was a pleasure. It was an honor to be Dr. Richards to his Dr. Doom. My coronary heart goes out to his spouse and household. Godspeed, Julian."

Chiklis honored his costar on X, posting, "I'm devastated to listen to of the passing of my buddy Julian. Life is so treasured and fragile. My condolences to his household. RIP Jules."

06 of 07

Kerry Washington as Alicia Masters

Earlier than she was working Washington, D.C. as Olivia Pope, Kerry Washington dipped into the superhero world as Alicia Masters, the blind artist and The Factor's love curiosity in Implausible 4.

Talking to EW, Washington shared that the studio was initially solely "on the lookout for white actresses" for the function. "I approached them and mentioned, ‘Would you be keen to open this up?’ Now, once you watch the Implausible 4 cartoon, Alicia Masters is black. That’s enormous.”

However it was her fierce activate Scandal (2012–2018) that made her a family title, incomes her Emmy and Golden Globe nods and a everlasting spot in TV royalty. She saved the momentum going with performances on Affirmation (2016), Little Fires Everywhere (2020) alongside Reese Witherspoon, and Unprisoned (2023–2024).

On the massive display screen, Washington has proven her vary in films similar to Mom and Youngster (2009), Django Unchained (2012), and most lately, The Six Triple Eight (2024), the place she portrayed trailblazing WWII officer Main Charity Adams.

Up subsequent, she joins the Knives Out movie collection for its third installment, Wake Up Useless Man (2025). She'll additionally seem in Ben Affleck's upcoming crime thriller Animals and the Apple TV+ collection Imperfect Ladies.

07 of 07

Hamish Linklater as Leonard Kirk

Hamish Linklater performed Leonard Kirk, Physician Doom's right-hand man in Implausible 4. He's carved out a significantly spectacular path since then, particularly on the small display screen.

Most followers know him because the lovable Matthew on The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006–2010), Andrew on The Loopy Ones (2013–2014), and Clark Debussy on Legion (2017–2019). He additionally earned rave opinions as Father Paul on Midnight Mass (2021).

Since 2024, he's lent his voice to none aside from Batman on the Amazon Prime Video animated collection Batman: Caped Crusader.

On the movie facet, Linklater has saved issues simply as various, with roles in 42 (2013), The Big Short (2015), and Nickel Boys (2024). Up subsequent, he'll star in season 2 of Gen V (2023–current), the whimsical journey A Huge Daring Stunning Journey (2025), and the eerie crime thriller The Whisper Man.

The place can I watch Implausible 4?

Implausible 4 is accessible to stream on Disney+.

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