Fans Flood Social Media with Nostalgia for Jessica Alba’s (44) Sue Storm After More than 20 Years

Fans are taking a trip down memory lane as we are nearing the 21st anniversary of the 2005 film Fantastic Four, focusing on Jessica Alba’s iconic turn as Sue Storm. Social media has been buzzing with nostalgia, with viewers praising the warmth and strength Alba brought to the role.

Many point out that she wasn’t just a visual fit for the character, but the emotional center of the superhero team. One fan wrote, Alba’s Sue Storm was truly the heart of the team, while another added, she held that team TOGETHER.

Alba’s portrayal still resonates with audiences even as the Marvel Cinematic Universe moves forward. Some fans are adamant that no one else can match her performance. One comment that gained traction declared, there will never be another, that can flex that costume, the only true Susan Storm, while another simply said, she killed the role. This outpouring shows how much her version of Sue Storm shaped early superhero films for a generation.

Jessica Alba will always be the people's Sue Storm pic.twitter.com/8yMGnlDCvV

— superficial doll 𓆩ꨄ︎𓆪 (@superficlaldoll) February 19, 2026

The role is now officially being passed to Vanessa Kirby in the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps, directed by Matt Shakman. The new movie is set in a 1960s-inspired retro-future and also stars Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. While fans are excited for the new era, many still fondly remember Alba’s work in the original films and her contributions to establishing the team dynamic that made the first movies memorable.

In the years since playing Sue Storm, Alba has successfully shifted her focus to entrepreneurship, founding The Honest Company, while still taking selective acting projects.

She recently appeared at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show with Bad Bunny and starred in the Netflix thriller Trigger Warning. Her career evolution has only strengthened her fans’ admiration, showing that her talents go far beyond the superhero genre.

Even as new iterations of the Fantastic Four arrive, the early 2000s films and Alba’s legacy continue to hold a special place in fans’ hearts. Her turn as Sue Storm remains a defining performance for many, and the excitement around revisiting the character highlights the lasting impact of the original cast.

What do you think of Jessica Alba’s legacy as Sue Storm? Do you believe the original Fantastic Four movies get the respect they deserve? Share your thoughts in the comments.