Exciting news for Marvel fans as the iconic Fantastic Four finally make their grand entrance into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as part of the much-anticipated Multiverse Saga. With each expansion of the MCU, new opportunities arise to bring beloved Marvel Comics characters to life, offering a fresh start for characters whose previous adaptations may not have hit the mark. Thanks to the Disney/Fox merger, Marvel now has the chance to integrate characters from Fox’s Marvel films into the MCU’s multiverse tapestry, including the Fantastic Four.

The confirmation of their arrival in the MCU came back in 2019 during Marvel’s presentation at San Diego Comic-Con. After much speculation, the director’s chair for the Fantastic Four reboot has seen some changes. Initially announced in December 2020, Jon Watts was set to helm the project. However, in a surprising twist in April 2022, he stepped down from the role to take a breather from directing superhero films after successfully leading the MCU’s Spider-Man trilogy. The reins were then passed to Matt Shakman, who was confirmed as the new director during the 2022 D23 event.

As of now, the movie is scheduled for release on May 2, 2025, strategically positioning the Fantastic Four’s entry into the MCU during the climactic final chapter of the Multiverse Saga. Despite various shifts in the MCU’s Phase 5 and the early revelations of Phase 6 due to production delays and industry strikes, the Fantastic Four’s debut remains steadfast as the starting point for Phase 6. While specific plot details remain under tight wraps, one thing’s for sure: the anticipation for Fantastic Four’s debut is only set to intensify as we inch closer to the movie’s release date, promising surprises and twists that will keep fans on the edge of their seats.