Disney Executive Bob Iger views Fantastic Four: First Steps as a fresh endeavor, given that the storyline will present these characters anew to audiences unfamiliar with them.
In the ever-evolving world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the Fantastic Four are making a triumphant return. After three previous movies, the iconic superhero team is set to grace the silver screen once more, this time in the highly anticipated "Fantastic Four: First Steps."
Disney CEO Bob Iger, during an earnings call, discussed the company's intellectual property, hinting at the exciting developments for the Fantastic Four. The new movie, produced by Disney, will introduce the characters to people unfamiliar with them, presenting them in a way that is original to audiences who are not familiar with the team.
"Fantastic Four: First Steps" is not a direct sequel to any of the previous movies. Instead, it marks a fresh start for the franchise, as explained by Iger, who considers it an original film. The movie is set in a retro-futuristic 1960s alternate universe (Earth-828) where the Fantastic Four are celebrated superheroes.
The film follows Reed Richards (played by Pedro Pascal) and Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby) as they expect a child, Franklin, who later is revealed to possess immense cosmic power. The team faces the threat of Galactus, a planet-devouring cosmic being, who arrives on Earth through his herald, the Silver Surfer. The Fantastic Four refuse Galactus' offer to spare Earth in exchange for the unborn child and fight to protect both the child and Earth.
Kevin Feige, a film executive, has expressed excitement about the work on "Fantastic Four: First Steps," praising the actors and filmmakers involved. This movie serves as the beginning of Phase Six of the MCU, setting the stage for future narratives culminating in "Avengers: Secret Wars."
In a related development, the Fantastic Four will next be seen in Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release in December. The post-credits scene of "Fantastic Four: First Steps" provides a hint at the role they might play in the plot of Avengers: Doomsday.
For those interested in learning more about "Fantastic Four: First Steps," a review of the movie has been published. As Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige outlined, this film and its storyline are part of a "reboot" or reset through the multiverse, setting a new beginning within the MCU post-Endgame era. The Fantastic Four in this movie come from an alternate universe different from the main MCU continuity (Earth-616), and their story will intersect with the main MCU in Avengers: Doomsday.
With a strategic refocus on quality and storytelling, Marvel is aiming to avoid saturation after several underperforming releases. "Fantastic Four: First Steps" is poised to be a significant step in this direction, offering an exciting new chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- The total film collection of Marvel Studios now includes the upcoming movie "Fantastic Four: First Steps," which is produced by Disney and set to introduce the iconic superhero team to new audiences.
- The news regarding "Fantastic Four: First Steps" has sparked excitement, as it marks the beginning of Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and serves as a strategic step away from some underperforming releases towards a refocus on quality.
- In addition to "Fantastic Four: First Steps," Marvel enthusiasts can also look forward to the team's appearance in "Avengers: Doomsday," scheduled for release in December, with the post-credits scene of the former providing a hint at their plot role in the latter.
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