MCU's "Fantastic Four: First Steps" validates the necessity for a more eccentric shift after the 'End Game' stagnation, emphasizing the need for strangeness in the Marvel cinematic universe.
In an exciting turn of events, Robert Downey Jr. has been announced to rejoin the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) [1]. This news comes as the trailer for "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" has already caught the attention of many, including a fan who is particularly intrigued by its resemblance to the world of "Fallout."
The upcoming MCU movies and TV shows primarily belong to Phase Six and include a mix of new properties and major ensemble films. "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" (2025) is already in cinemas, followed by "Marvel Zombies" in October 2025. Other anticipated films include "Spider-Man 4" starring Tom Holland as Peter Parker, "Avengers: Doomsday" directed by the Russo brothers, and "Avengers: Secret Wars" [2].
On the TV front, "Eyes of Wakanda" is available on Disney+, with "Wonder Man" set for a late 2025 release and "Daredevil: Born Again" and "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" scheduled for 2026 [2].
Matt Shakman, the director of "Wandavision," is at the helm for "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" due to both the TV show and the movie sharing a seriously impressive commitment to a distinct aesthetic [3]. The retro-futuristic aesthetic of "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" is visually distinct from anything seen in the MCU so far, showcasing a comic book-like, fever dream-like atmosphere with mod fashion, Flash-Gordon-inspired rocket ships, flying cars, and midcentury modern pizzazz [4].
The speaker expresses hope that "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" will be better than "Superman," which, under the direction of James Gunn, became the highest-grossing solo Superman film to date, earning $292.4 million domestically at the box office [5].
As the MCU faces a reckoning due to a convoluted jumble of multiversal plotlines, prominent exit of the MCU’s next big bad, and extensive reshoots, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" could pave the way for even more stylish (and strange) versions of Earth in future MCU outings [6].
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Entertainment enthusiasts can look forward to a multitude of movies-and-tv productions within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), as much-anticipated films like "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" and shows such as "Eyes of Wakanda" and "Wonder Man" are just a few examples of the exciting lineup [2][3]. The distinct aesthetic of "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" promises an entertainment experience that differs from past MCU productions, blending a retro-futuristic charm with comic book flair [4].
