‘Woke trash’ or an exciting new direction? Upcoming ‘Fantastic Four’ film divides fans

Online reactions to the upcoming Fantastic Four movie prove that there is no such thing as a unified fandom. Last week, discussions about the film prompted arguments about who is and isn’t a real fan, and illustrated how different fandoms can be depending on which social media platform you use.

On April 17, Marvel released the first full-length trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, set to premiere on July 25. The film takes place in a 1960s-inspired universe and stars Pedro Pascal...