Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four reboot promises to be a game changer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Fantastic Four have been one of Marvel Comics’ most popular teams for years, and their recent arrival in the MCU has raised expectations. Marvel Studios announced plans to reboot the franchise in 2019, but the Covid-19 pandemic and the departure of director Jon Watts delayed the project. Finally, the wait is almost over and the film is scheduled to hit theaters next year under the direction of Matt Shakman, who is known for his work on Wanda Vision.
4F and the opposite
A recent promotional image revealed that this version of the Fantastic Four will be set in the 60s and in an alternate reality. This surprised many fans, because it was assumed that the heroes could have gained their powers during the Blip. However, the team comes from another Earth, though that doesn’t mean they can’t join the Avengers in-universe.
The key to the rumor lies in the importance of the Fantastic Four in the MCU’s multiverse saga. According to Alex Perez of Cosmic Circus, “The Fantastic Four will be key players in the Multiverse Saga and Secret Wars. The movie will be an important addition to the MCU and show how dangerous our multiverse can be.
This statement suggests that characters like Galactus can be a versatile threat. If the Fantastic Four world is destroyed by Galactus or an invasion, this opens the door for them to set up shop in the same universe as the Avengers.
Reboot and new additions
It was previously mentioned that Secret Wars could serve as a soft reboot of the Marvel Universe, allowing the realities to be rewritten to include the Fantastic Four and X-Men in the new Saint timeline. This approach makes it easier to include him in the world of heroes like Spider-Man and Captain America.
Marvel Studios has confirmed an all-star cast for this reboot: Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing. Julia Garner joins the cast as Shala-Bal/Silver Surfer.
More recently, more interesting names have been added to the cast, including Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich and Natasha Lyonne in mysterious roles, along with Ralph Ineson as the terrifying Galactus.
The future of 4F in the Marvel Universe
Directed by Matt Shakman and scripted by Josh Friedman, Cam Squires and Eric Pearson, the original family of heroes will be a key part of the MCU’s future. The film hits theaters on July 25, 2025, and fans can’t wait to see how Marvel integrates these iconic characters into the already expansive universe.
There is no doubt that we will see a big change in the Marvel Universe with the arrival of a family of superheroes. How will the events of Multiple and Secret Wars affect our favorite heroes? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the future of the MCU is full of endless possibilities.
A pillar in a multi-faceted saga
The revelation that the Fantastic Four will be important in the Multiverse Saga and Secret Wars has created a wave of excitement and speculation among fans. The potential for characters like Galactus to be multifaceted threats and the implications of potential invasions opens up a variety of narrative possibilities that could redefine the MCU as we know it.
The idea of a soft reboot via Secret Wars suggests that we could see a rebooted multiplayer version where 4F and the X-Men are part of the story from the beginning. This strategy not only makes it easier to integrate these characters, but also provides fans with new and exciting stories in an integrated universe.
Marvel has proven to be adept at weaving complex and interesting narratives, and with the arrival of Fantastic Four, it looks like they’re ready to up the ante again. Stay tuned for more news and get ready for an amazing journey with Marvel’s first family through the Multiverse.