Finally, some exciting news for Marvel fans! If you are among those who are eagerly waiting for the latest Marvel release, then we must tell you that The Fantastic Four is finally joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the Multiverse Saga! With the MCU getting bigger and crazier, we are getting the chance to see more of our favourite Marvel Comics characters come to life. Moreover, the best part is that the not-so-great adaptations from the past are getting a second shot.
Here, we must thank the Disney/Fox merger, as Marvel now has the green signal to welcome the characters from Fox’s Marvel movies and include them in the MCU timeline. Therefore, nothing could have been more exciting than The Fantastic Four. So. get ready for some epic superhero action and a fresh take on these iconic characters. If you wish to know more about the film and its cast, you should thoroughly review this article.
A Second Chance For The Fantastic Four
Before discovering more about the film, you must know that The Fantastic Four had their first shot on the big screen in 1994. However, that film never saw the light of day. It took until 2005 to finally make a proper debut. Now, if you switch to 2015, they got the reboot treatment with a movie called Fantastic Four, directed by Josh Trank. Sadly, that one did not hit the mark; thus, it came as a critical and critical setback at the box office.
However, that is far from being the end for the team. Finally, The Fantastic Four is getting another shot at glory; this time, it is in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 6 lineup. So, right from the time of its announcement, the fans of the series and that of the MCU are having their fingers crossed.
Happy Valentine’s Day from Marvel’s First Family! Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn are The Fantastic Four.
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) February 14, 2024
Marvel Studios' #TheFantasticFour, in theaters July 25, 2025. pic.twitter.com/unLVxPsjSW
What’s The News?
Do you know what is making headlines in the MCU world? Marvel just spilled the beans on the official cast for the Fantastic Four movie. In a social media post in February 2024, they dropped the hint, announcing that “Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn are The Fantastic Four.” Therefore, prepare for an MCU extension as the Fantastic Four are ready to join the universe.
Do We Have A Release Date?
Would you be excited to know that the Fantastic Four movie is hitting theatres on July 25, 2025? However, that is the only truth on offer. This film is going to land a smack in the middle of the Multiverse Saga. It has been a journey to get here. The MCU first teased the Fantastic Four’s arrival in 2019 at San Diego Comic-Con. Jon Watts was initially set to direct. But in April 2022, he decided to take a break from superhero films after rocking the MCU’s Spider-Man trilogy.
But there is nothing to panic about. The 2022 D23 event brought good news for us. Matt Shakman was officially announced as the new director for Fantastic Four. The movie is on track for a May 2, 2025 release, making the Fantastic Four a key player in the grand finale of the Multiverse Saga.
The Fantastic Four And Marvel’s Phase 6
Let me tell you at the very outset that the MCU’s Phase 5 and the revealed bits of Phase 6 have faced their fair share of twists and turns. These came in production delays, story restructuring, and even strikes from the WGA and SAG-AFTRA. But amidst all that chaos, one thing remains constant: Fantastic Four is set to kick off Phase 6. It might seem stunningly late for such a powerhouse team, but it fits perfectly into the MCU’s narrative.
You might be interested to learn that The Fantastic Four is not going through the usual origin story drill. Rather, they are hitting the scene as a full-fledged, active team. Rumour has it that they are being positioned as a major multiverse presence, possibly gearing up for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty or Avengers: Secret Wars. So, it would not be wrong to expect that their movie is the one signalling the beginning of the end for the Multiverse Saga.
Any Predicted Story?
Regarding The Fantastic Four’s plot, the only palpable detail is the setting. The setting is expected to be 1963, making it a period piece. This exact detail also explains the team’s locations in the rest of the MCU. Now, here’s where it gets interesting. While the movie leads us into the next Avengers event, it hints that the Fantastic Four might be brought to the present through some multiverse drama. Can you imagine how interesting it would be to get a 1960s retro-futuristic vibe?
We all know that Marvel loves keeping us in the dark about movie details until the eleventh hour. Well, the Fantastic Four reboot is no exception. Kevin Feige himself spilled the beans, saying that this would not be a typical origin story. That is all we know about the plot for now. The villain is still a mystery, making it tricky to predict the storyline.
The Fantastic Four Cast
- Pedro Pascal
- Vanessa Kirby
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach
- Joseph Quinn
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