The Fantastic 4: What do we know about the Marvel movie reboot?

In August 2015, a new Fantastic 4 reboot was released in theaters worldwide. Darker and less family-friendly than Tim Story’s signature opus of the previous decade, the feature film was commissioned by Josh Trank so he could transform the Chronicle essay.

Unfortunately, the least chaotic behind-the-scenes, massive filming and set-up that significantly shortens the runtime, in addition to ruining what was patiently set up in the first hour, is fitting for a project that grossed only $168 million. time, at the worldwide box office.

A failure, a real one, which results in the Marvel heroes returning to the closet while waiting for them to be relaunched. Until Disney’s takeover of Fox, which now allows them to be integrated into the MCU, just like the X-Men. Unlike Mutants, Fantastic 4 has already been announced as an official project for 2019. And here’s what we know about it.

when is it published?

It was expected in 2023, as it was part of those announced but dated projects, along with Blade. We will finally have to wait until November 6, 2024 in France to discover Fantastic 4’s new opus. And the latter will have the privilege of launching Phase VI of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which will end exactly one year later with Avengers: Secret Wars.

who realizes

Now, the mystery is complete. If this content had been created six months or more ago, the answer would have been: John Watts. At Disney’s investor day in December 2019, the director of the Spider-Man trilogy, along with Tom Holland, was revealed to be in control of Marvel Studios’ oh-so-important reboot as it marks his integration into the character’s universe. The rights have been reinstated thanks to Fox’s acquisition.

Yes, but it’s true: on April 29, the filmmaker quit the project due to the desire to get away from superheroes for a while. But there’s no need to return to the independent circuit that discovered him, as he officially takes the reins of Star Wars: The Acolyte Series just days later. At the time, many thought that this package was due to the fact that Kevin Feige had promised Fantastic 4 to another director, whose name has not yet been revealed.

The incredible (and also quickly debunked) rumor got Twitter very excited when it talked about Steven Spielberg’s approach, but nothing has filtered down so far. just recently Direct Talked about Matt Shakman, to whom we owe several episodes of WandaVision. Despite the unreliable source, this directorial choice would still make sense, so much so that Deadline has reported it in talks.

If that doesn’t work out (or if the information is wrong), could the lucky winner be Peyton Reed, who pitched to Fox in the early 2000s, even before the Tim Story movies happened? Postponing the release of the feature film really allowed him to secure the post-production and release of Ant-Man 3, scheduled for February 15th, 2023, and then move on. Unless he wants a break too.

Who plays in it?

Also, it’s vague. But we thought we were about to get our first real hint of Doctor Strange in the Madness Multiverse when John Krasinski appeared as Mr. Fantastic in the Illuminati series. His character’s fate (which reminds us of Ficello’s cheese) is in doubt, as are statements from Kevin Feige and the writers, who have talked about eyeballs for fans rather than the future of the MCU.

Ever since there was a possibility of a reboot, many fans have been clamoring for John Krasinski and his wife Emily Blunt to headline it. Even if it means annoying the actor, it’s true when he’s forced to answer what’s more “fan actor” Only real information during the promotion of A Quiet Place 2. And going so far as to publicly state that he doesn’t want to be a part of the project, or even any superhero movie.

For his part, John Krasinski has not spoken on the subject since the release of Doctor Strange 2. But the fact that his version of the character was presented as a variant (a version from a parallel universe) suggests that he agreed. More to please the fans than to take over the role forever. If he does not take part in the project… as a director, which is not excluded.

At the moment, the name of the actors is not really known. After seeing him carry a flame in Firestarter, many fans have been clamoring for Zac Efron to be the torchbearer. And Dan Fogler recently expressed interest in the Thing role. But these are wishes, and no one is at the negotiating stage, although trends may emerge with the approach of D23, which will take place from September 9 to 11, and where it will not be surprising to attend major announcements about the project.

Will we see them before the movie?

Now that their presence in the MCU has been made official by John Krasinski in Mr. Fantastic, anything is possible. Especially since it was announced that the film would not be an origin story, leaving the possibility of their integration as Spider-Man appeared in Civil War before showing himself (more or less) alone in Homecoming. Depending on when the casting is announced, speculation will grow as to when Fantastic 4 will debut.

But one of their sworn enemies might be Queen Pike. The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer released during San Diego Comic-Con in July confirmed the presence of Sea Prince Namor, played by Tenoch Huerta. The images present him as the big bad guy, but everything leads us to believe that this is a false lead and that another character is at the root of the conflict between the Wakandans and the Atlanteans.

Are there any clues in this trailer?

Since Namor ends up being an ally in the Fantastic 4 comics, his arrival in the MCU could be a boon for the quartet. And it will not be surprising if Dr. Doom (or Dr. Doom, depending on whether you prefer VF or VO) is teased, or at least outright revealed, as the real big bad of the story. A way to end Phase IV, which will conclude with Black Panther 2 at the cinema, while opening the door to the future.

Admittedly, though, Fantastic 4 is a bit of a blur at this point. But this can only become clearer in the coming weeks, now that the rate for November 6, 2024 is set.