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| director       = [[Matt Shakman]]
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* Jeff Kaplan
* Ian Springer
* [[Josh Friedman]]
* Cameron Squires
* [[Eric Pearson]]
* Peter Cameron
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| producer       = [[Kevin Feige]]
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* [[Pedro Pascal]]
* [[Vanessa Kirby]]
* [[Joseph Quinn (actor)|Joseph Quinn]]
* [[Ebon Moss-Bachrach]]
* [[Julia Garner]]
* [[Ralph Ineson]]
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'''''The Fantastic Four''''' is an upcoming American [[superhero film]] based on the [[Marvel Comics]] superhero team [[Fantastic Four|of the same name]]. Produced by [[Mob Productions]] and distributed by [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]], it is intended to be [[List of Mob Cinematic Universe films|the 2nd film]] in the [[Mob Cinematic Universe]] (MCU) and the second [[Reboot (fiction)|reboot]] of the [[Fantastic Four in film|''Fantastic Four'' film series]]. The film is being directed by [[Jackson Miller]] from a screenplay by the writing duo [[Sara Case]] and [[Patrick Reid]]. It features an [[ensemble cast]] including [[Pedro Pascal]], [[Vanessa Kirby]], [[Joseph Quinn (actor)|Joseph Quinn]], and [[Ebon Moss-Bachrach]] as the titular team, alongside [[Julia Garner]], and [[Ralph Ineson]].

During a interview in 2022, Freddie Goodwin confirmed that he had been focusing on introducing various heroes to his own universe — and originally wanted to introduce the Avengers into the universe, though felt the Fantastic Four would be better for the Mutant themed story. Goodwin had a final draft by September 2022 though filming wasn't planned to begin until mid-2023. By March 2024, Goodwin revealed the release date of the film being for December 10, 2024.

[[20th Century Fox]] began work on a new Fantastic Four film after the failure of ''[[Fantastic Four (2015 film)|Fantastic Four]]'' (2015). After the studio was [[Acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney|acquired by Disney]] in March 2019, control of the franchise was transferred to Marvel Studios, and a new film was announced that July. [[Jon Watts]] was set as director in December 2020, but stepped down in April 2022. Shakman replaced him that September when Kaplan and Springer were working on the script. Casting was underway by early 2023, and Friedman joined to rewrite the script by that March, with Squires and Cameron also writing. Marvel Studios wanted to tell a new story with the characters rather than retell their [[origin story]]. Pearson joined to polish the script by mid-February 2024, when the main cast was announced, and additional casting took place in the following months. Filming is scheduled to begin in late July 2024 at [[Pinewood Studios]] in London.

''The Fantastic Four'' is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 25, 2025, as the first film of [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Six|Phase Six]] of the MCU.

== Cast ==
* [[Pedro Pascal]] as [[Reed Richards (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic]]: The leader of the [[Fantastic Four (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Fantastic Four]].<ref name="CastConfirm" />
* [[Vanessa Kirby]] as [[Invisible Woman|Sue Storm / Invisible Woman]]: Johnny's sister.<ref name="CastConfirm" />
* [[Joseph Quinn (actor)|Joseph Quinn]] as [[Human Torch|Johnny Storm / Human Torch]]:<br />Sue's brother.<ref name="CastConfirm" /> Quinn was a fan of [[Chris Evans (actor)|Chris Evans]]'s portrayal of the character in [[Tim Story]]'s ''[[Fantastic Four (2005 film)|Fantastic Four]]'' (2005) and ''[[Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer]]'' (2007), but did not base his own portrayal on Evans's version.<ref name="QuinnApr2024" />
* [[Ebon Moss-Bachrach]] as [[Ben Grimm|Ben Grimm / The Thing]]:<br />A former astronaut who is encased in a layer of orange rock.<ref name="CastConfirm" /> Bachrach portrays the character through [[performance capture]] and [[computer generated imagery]] (CGI) rather than [[prosthetic makeup]].<ref name="BachrachFeb2024" />
* [[Julia Garner]] as [[Shalla-Bal|Shalla-Bal / Silver Surfer]]<ref name="Garner" />
* [[Ralph Ineson]] as [[Galactus]]: An intergalactic being who consumes the life force of planets.<ref name="Ineson" /><ref name="InesonConfirm" />

Additionally, [[Paul Walter Hauser]],<ref name="Hauser" /> [[John Malkovich]],<ref name="Malkovich" /> and [[Natasha Lyonne]] have been cast in undisclosed roles.<ref name="Lyonne" /> The character [[Mole Man]] is expected to appear.<ref name="MoleMan" />

== Production ==
=== Background ===
After the critical and commercial failure of the 2015 film ''[[Fantastic Four (2015 film)|Fantastic Four]]'', co-written and directed by [[Josh Trank]] and based on the [[Marvel Comics]] superhero team [[Fantastic Four|of the same name]], [[20th Century Fox]] began looking at new directions to take the franchise. Having also produced [[Fantastic Four in film#Tim Story films (2005–2007)|two earlier ''Fantastic Four'' films]] directed by [[Tim Story]] a decade prior, the studio did not want to just make another ''Fantastic Four'' film.<ref name="HawleyDoom" /> By June 2017, [[Seth Grahame-Smith]] was writing a new film that would shift focus to [[Franklin Richards (comics)|Franklin]] and [[Valeria Richards]], the children of original Fantastic Four leaders [[Mister Fantastic|Reed Richards]] and [[Invisible Woman|Sue Storm]]. Taking inspiration from the ''[[Ultimate Fantastic Four]]'' comic books, the screenplay included original Fantastic Four members the [[Thing (comics)|Thing]] and the [[Human Torch]], and was described as kid-centric with a tone closer to ''[[The Incredibles]]'' (2004) than Trank's darker film.<ref name="Grahame-Smith" /> The basis of the screenplay came from a separate script that Carter Blanchard had adapted from the children's book ''Kindergarten Heroes'' by [[Mark Millar]]. Millar previously consulted with Fox on their Marvel-based films.<ref name="KindergartenHeroes" /> In July, [[Noah Hawley]], who had created the [[Marvel Television]] series ''[[Legion (TV series)|Legion]]'' (2017–2019), was hired to develop a separate film focused on [[Doctor Doom]], the Fantastic Four's primary antagonist.<ref name="HawleyDoom" /> [[The Walt Disney Company]] officially [[Acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney|acquired 21st Century Fox]] in March 2019 and gained the film rights for the Marvel Comics characters that Fox controlled, including the Fantastic Four, for its subsidiary [[Marvel Studios]].<ref name="DisneyFoxDealClose" /><ref name="FoxDisneyPressRelease" /> The Marvel-based films that Fox had been developing were placed "on hold".<ref name="FoxMarvelOnHold" />

=== Development ===
Marvel Studios president [[Kevin Feige]] confirmed in July 2019 that they were developing a new Fantastic Four film, after announcing the company's [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Four|Phase Four]] slate of projects for their [[shared universe]], the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] (MCU).<ref name="SDCC2019" /> Feige said he was "extremely excited about those characters, and about bringing Marvel's first family up to the sort of platform and level they deserve".<ref name="FeigeExcited" /> In December 2020, Feige announced that [[Jon Watts]], who previously directed the [[Spider-Man (2017 film series)|MCU ''Spider-Man'' films]], had been hired to direct ''Fantastic Four''.<ref name="Watts/Film" /><ref name="WattsMarvel" /> Marvel Studios had begun meeting with writers for the film by February 2021.<ref name="KrollWriters" /> That June, Disney CEO [[Bob Chapek]] said Feige and Marvel Studios were planning to "mine" the ''Fantastic Four'' franchise.<ref name="ChapekJune2021THR" /><ref name="ChapekJune2021MovieWeb" /> In April 2022, Watts stepped down as director of the film, citing the need to step away from superhero films following his near-constant work filming and promoting the MCU ''Spider-Man'' films for seven years. Marvel Studios and Watts both expressed interest in working together again in the future.<ref name="WattsExit" /> [[John Krasinski]] debuted in the role of [[Reed Richards (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic]], a member of the [[Fantastic Four (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Fantastic Four]], in the MCU film ''[[Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness]]'', which was released in May 2022. Krasinski had been a popular suggestion for the role among fans for some time, and rumors that he had been cast as Richards had especially circulated since confirmation of the new film's development. The version of the character that he portrayed in ''Multiverse of Madness'' was from [[Earth-838]], an alternate universe to the main MCU, and was a member of the [[Illuminati (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Illuminati]].<ref name="KrasinskiMoM" /> [[Grant Curtis]] and Nick Pepin were serving as producers on the new ''Fantastic Four'' film by that time, after working on the Marvel Studios [[Disney+]] miniseries ''[[Moon Knight (miniseries)|Moon Knight]]'' (2022).<ref name="CurtisPepin" />

Marvel Studios was not close to shortening their list of director candidates by the start of June 2022. This reportedly featured a large mix of directors, including some high-profile filmmakers. Feige was said to be looking for a director who could oversee the filming process without him being present for the entire shoot, similar to ''Multiverse of Madness'' director [[Sam Raimi]].<ref name="DirectorSearchJun2022" /> Later that month, Raimi said Feige had cast Krasinski in ''Multiverse of Madness'' because it was for an alternate universe [[cameo appearance]] and an opportunity to deliver on a popular fan casting. This led to speculation about whether Krasinski's role was a one-off or if he would return to star in the ''Fantastic Four'' film.<ref name="RaimiKrasinskiFuture" /> Krasinski later said he appreciated the role but there had been no discussions about him reprising the character.<ref name="KrasinskiOneOff" /> At the 2022 [[San Diego Comic-Con]] in July, Feige announced that the film would be released on November 8, 2024, as the first film in [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Six|Phase Six]] of the MCU.<ref name="SDCC2022" /> Filming was set to begin in 2023.<ref name="2023FilmingStart" /> Soon afterward, Feige said the film would not be an [[origin story]] for the Fantastic Four like the Story and Trank films were. He likened this to the MCU introducing [[Peter Parker (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Spider-Man]] without retelling his origin story (there were also [[Spider-Man in film|several ''Spider-Man'' films]] before the MCU version). He explained that many audience members were aware of the basic Fantastic Four details and Marvel Studios instead wanted to tell a new story, and added that the studio felt they had "set a very high bar for ourselves" based on the group's long history in the comic books going back to 1961.<ref name="FeigeNotAnOrigin" />

[[Matt Shakman]] was in early talks to direct the film by late August 2022.<ref name="ShakmanDeadlineEarlyTalks" /> He and [[Michael Matthews (director)|Michael Matthews]] were considered the finalists in a search that also considered [[Reid Carolin]].<ref name="ShakmanTHREarlyTalks" /> ''[[Deadline Hollywood]]'' felt Shakman was the person to beat given his familiarity with Feige after directing the Marvel Studios Disney+ miniseries ''[[WandaVision]]'' (2021).<ref name="ShakmanDeadlineEarlyTalks" /> Shakman subsequently exited a [[Development of Star Trek 4|planned ''Star Trek'' film]] due to the schedule for ''Fantastic Four''.<ref name="ShakmanNoStarTrek" /> Feige confirmed that Shakman would direct the film at the 2022 [[D23 Expo]] in September.<ref name="ShakmanConfirm" /> Later that month, Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer were revealed to have been writing the script with Feige for some time prior to Shakman's hiring. The four were set to work on aligning their visions for the film while Feige and Shakman began searching for actors.<ref name="Writers" /> In October, the film's release date was pushed back to February 14, 2025.<ref name="Feb2025Release" /> At the end of the month, Jeff Sneider of ''Above the Line'' reported that Doctor Doom was not planned to be the main antagonist of the film, but could potentially have a small role such as an appearance in a [[post-credits scene]];<ref name="SneiderDoomSmallRole" /> Marvel Studios were looking for a major star to play him.<ref name="SneiderAug2023Castings" /> Talent agents were preparing for casting by January 2023.<ref name="CastingJan2023" /> The following month, Shakman revealed that filming would begin in early 2024 and explained that he chose to work on ''Fantastic Four'' as he did not want to pass up the opportunity and was excited by its focus on family, optimism, and technology, even though he enjoyed his work on the ''[[Star Trek]]'' film.<ref name="ShakmanFeb2023TheWrap" /> He also confirmed that they were in the early process of casting,<ref name="ShakmanFeb2023Collider" /> which would begin later that month. The focus was reportedly on casting Sue Storm before the other Fantastic Four members.<ref name="KrollCasting" /> Feige said the characters would be a big pillar in the MCU moving forward.<ref name="FeigeFeb2023" />

=== Pre-production ===
[[Josh Friedman]] was hired to rewrite the script at the end of March 2023. Borys Kit of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' felt Friedman's hiring indicated a possible tonal shift for the film, since Friedman had written many science fiction projects while previous writers Kaplan and Springer were known more for comedy.<ref name="Friedman" /> Sneider reported that Shakman wanted to heavily feature cosmic elements from the 1960s, including the characters [[Galactus]]—who was set to be the main antagonist—and [[Silver Surfer]],<ref name="SneiderApr2023SR" /><ref name="SneiderReleaseDoubt" /> and said Friedman was hired to bring the film closer to Feige and Shakman's vision. Marvel was still open to working with Kaplan and Springer in the future.<ref name="SneiderApr2023BGR" /> In April 2023, Sneider reported that Marvel Studios had offered [[Adam Driver]] the role of Reed Richards.<ref name="SneiderDriverOffer" /><ref name="SneiderNov2023Castings" /> The next month, filming was set to begin in January 2024 in London.<ref name="Jan2024FilmingStart" /> Also in May, Sneider reported that [[Emma Stone]] was the studio's top choice for the role of Sue Storm, but the actress declined the offer after they refused to pay her the $15–20&nbsp;million she wanted for the role.<ref name="SneiderReleaseDoubt" /><ref name="SneiderNov2023Castings" /><ref name="SneiderStoneChoice" /> Driver also passed on the film after the studio did not want to pay his high salary,<ref name="SneiderNov2023Castings" /> and after he struggled to connect with an early draft of the script,<ref name="SneiderAug2023Castings" /> but Sneider believed that he could re-consider after Friedman submitted a new draft following the [[2023 Writers Guild of America strike]].<ref name="SneiderAug2023Castings" />

In June, the film's release was pushed back to May 2, 2025.<ref name="May2025Release" /> Prior to the start of the [[2023 SAG-AFTRA strike]] in July, Marvel Studios held screen tests for the role of Richards with several actors, including [[Christopher Abbott]] and [[Jamie Dornan]], which "did {{em|not}} go very well" according to Sneider.<ref name="SneiderNov2023Castings" /> The studio wanted a high-profile actor and offered the role to [[Jake Gyllenhaal]], who portrayed [[Mysterio (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Mysterio]] in the MCU film ''[[Spider-Man: Far From Home]]'' (2019), but they did not want to pay the salary he asked for as Feige wanted to contain the studio's talent spending.<ref name="SneiderNov2023Castings" /><ref name="GyllenhaalPriorMCU" /> They were also considering non-white actors for Richards and [[Pedro Pascal]] became interested, though he would not engage in conversations during the strike.<ref name="SneiderNov2023Castings" /> In August, [[Ebon Moss-Bachrach]] was offered the role of the Thing,<ref name="BachrachFeb2024" /> after playing [[Microchip (comics)|Micro]] in the [[The Punisher season 1|first season]] of the Marvel Television series ''[[The Punisher (TV series)|The Punisher]]'' (2017–2019).<ref name="Moss-BachrachPunisher" /> Marvel Studios was committed to casting a Jewish actor as the Thing, who is depicted as Jewish in the comics but was not portrayed by Jewish actors in the previous ''Fantastic Four'' films;<ref name="SneiderReleaseDoubt" /><ref name="FirstJewishActorThing" /> Moss-Bachrach is Jewish.<ref name="FirstJewishActorThing" /> [[David Krumholtz]] met with Shakman about the role after campaigning for it online, but was unsuccessful. He began campaigning to portray the villainous [[Mole Man]] instead.<ref name="Krumholtz" /> Additionally, Sneider reported that Marvel Studios was looking at [[Vanessa Kirby]] for Sue Storm,<ref name="SneiderAug2023Castings" /> who was expected to be the film's lead character,<ref name="SneiderNov2023Castings" /> and [[Joseph Quinn (actor)|Joseph Quinn]] for Johnny Storm.<ref name="SneiderAug2023Castings" /> [[Nicholas Galitzine]] was also rumored to be portraying Johnny Storm and had conversations about the role, but was not cast.<ref name="Galitzine" /> Marvel approached [[Matt Smith]] for Richards, but that was not expected to work out and they were instead looking for "a ''[[bona fide]]'' movie star". A Latino actor was expected to be hired as Galactus.<ref name="SneiderAug2023Castings" /> 

Shakman confirmed in October 2023 that they planned to start filming in early 2024 at [[Pinewood Studios]] in London, and said the cast would be announced once the SAG-AFTRA strike ended. He said during the strikes they were still able to work on the film's production design and early tests of the visual effects for translating the team's abilities from comic art to the screen.<ref name="ShakmanColliderOct2023" /> [[Alexandra Byrne]] was serving as costume designer after working on several other MCU films.<ref name="Byrne" /> Later that month, Shakman revealed that Cameron Squires was co-writing the script with Friedman. Both had worked with Shakman on the ''Star Trek'' film, and Squires was a writer on ''WandaVision''. Shakman had discussed the film with comic book writer [[Matt Fraction]],<ref name="ShakmanThePlaylistOct2023" /> and said his work on the television series ''[[It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia]]'' (2005–present) helped inform his approach to the film with its playfulness, collaboration, and improvisation.<ref name="ShakmanNov2023" /> Following the conclusion of the actors' strike in November, Pascal entered talks to portray Richards and was negotiating his schedule for the film around his other commitments. Marvel Studios was expected to make offers for the other leading roles soon after, having waited because they deemed it essential to find the actor for Richards first.<ref name="Pascal" /> ''[[/Film]]'' reported that Pascal had signed on and that an announcement would be made shortly.<ref name="Pascal/Film" /> [[Javier Bardem]] was being eyed to portray Galactus after [[Antonio Banderas]] had previously been linked to the role, though Bardem had a potential scheduling conflict with the film ''[[F1 (film)|F1]]'' (2025).<ref name="SneiderNov2023Castings" /> Sneider reported that Moss-Bachrach had been cast as the Thing and the studio was looking to cast a woman as Silver Surfer, who is usually the male character Norrin Radd in the comics.<ref name="SneiderNov2023Castings" />

By early January 2024, Sneider believed filming would begin in mid-March or April,<ref name="SneiderMarchFilming" /><ref name="SneiderFilmingDelay" /> but he reported shortly after that filming would not begin until later in 2024, between July and September, and this delay had caused Pascal to leave his commitment to the film ''[[Weapons (2026 film)|Weapons]]'' (2026). Sneider questioned if ''Fantastic Four'' could still make its May 2025 release date if filming was not starting until mid-to-late 2024.<ref name="SneiderFilmingDelay" /> At the end of January, filming was revealed to be beginning in August 2024.<ref name="ProductionWeeklyJan2024" /><ref name="PascalCast" /> Early the following month, [[SAG-AFTRA]] listed Pascal as being cast in the film and set to begin production shortly.<ref name="PascalCast" /> On February 14, Marvel Studios released a [[Valentine's Day]]-themed announcement that confirmed Pascal's casting as Reed Richards alongside Kirby as Sue Storm, Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Moss-Bachrach as the Thing. The film was officially titled ''The Fantastic Four'' and its release date was delayed to July 25, 2025, swapping places with the MCU film ''[[Thunderbolts*]]''.<ref name="CastConfirm" /> The announcement's promotional art included the December 13, 1963, issue of ''[[Life (magazine)|Life]]'' magazine with [[Lyndon B. Johnson]] on the cover and used a new logo style with "a certain throwback tone and sense of aesthetics", indicating that the film is set during the 1960s (around the time the Fantastic Four debuted in Marvel Comics).<ref name="1963Image" /><ref name="/Film1960sSetting" /> Adding to this speculation, Pascal shared the promotional art on his social media and included references to 1960s songs from [[the Beatles]].<ref name="/Film1960sSetting" /><ref name="PascalConfirm1960sSongs" /> The art also included the comic book character [[H.E.R.B.I.E.]], a robot companion to the Fantastic Four.<ref name="HERBIE" /> Feige confirmed that the film would be a 1960s [[period piece]], but indicated that it would be set in an alternate universe within the [[Multiverse (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|multiverse]].<ref name="FeigePeriodPiece" />

Sneider reported that Bardem was Marvel Studios' top choice for Galactus, that the studio had begun meeting with actors for Silver Surfer, and that Doctor Doom would be cast during filming. He added that the release date could be delayed again to the November 2025 date reserved for the MCU film ''[[Blade (2025 film)|Blade]]'', with that film potentially moving to 2026, to avoid competition with [[DC Studios]]' ''[[Superman (2025 film)|Superman]]'' and an [[Untitled Jurassic World film|untitled ''Jurassic World'' film]] that were also scheduled for July 2025. He felt Disney was unlikely to release four MCU films in 2025 while the company was prioritizing quality over quantity for the MCU, and ''The Fantastic Four'' was further along in production than ''Blade''.<ref name="SneiderReleaseDoubt" /> Shortly after, [[Eric Pearson]] was revealed to have been "quietly hired" to polish the script. He previously worked on Marvel Studios' ''[[Thor: Ragnarok]]'' (2017) and ''[[Black Widow (2021 film)|Black Widow]]'' (2021), and had a reputation for "taking projects over the finish line".<ref name="Pearson" /> [[Julia Garner]] was cast as [[Shalla-Bal|Shalla-Bal / Silver Surfer]] in April 2024. In the comics, Shalla-Bal is the love interest of original Silver Surfer Norrin Radd and eventually becomes a Silver Surfer herself.<ref name="Garner" /><ref name="Garner2" /> Justin Kroll of ''Deadline Hollywood'' reported that the role of Galactus was open at that time, with no actors holding an offer or being in talks for the character.<ref name="KrollGalactus" /> [[Paul Walter Hauser]], [[John Malkovich]], [[Ralph Ineson]], and [[Natasha Lyonne]] joined the cast the following month,<ref name="Ineson" /><ref name="Hauser" /><ref name="Malkovich" /><ref name="Lyonne" /> with Ineson cast as Galactus.<ref name="Ineson" /><ref name="InesonConfirm" /> Ineson previously appeared as a [[Ravagers (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Ravager]] pilot in the MCU film ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy (film)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'' (2014).<ref name="InesonGotG" /> Hauser had worked with Shakman on ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' and met with him to discuss joining ''The Fantastic Four''. He was initially reluctant to join because of the poor reception to previous Fantastic Four films, but was won over by the script and the film's other cast and crew.<ref name="HausersReservations" /> Sneider reported that Mole Man would appear at the beginning of the film and he believed Hauser was cast in that role.<ref name="MoleMan" /> ''WandaVision'' writer Peter Cameron had contributed to the script by then,<ref name="Hauser" /> and filming was reported to begin at the end of July.<ref name="JulyFilming" /> In late June, Feige said filming would begin on July 29.<ref name="FeigeJulyFilming" />

=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] is scheduled to begin on July 29, 2024,<ref name="FeigeJulyFilming" /> at [[Pinewood Studios]] in London,<ref name="ShakmanColliderOct2023" /> under the [[working title]] ''Blue Moon'',<ref name="ProductionWeeklyOct2023" /> with [[Jess Hall]] serving as cinematographer, after working with Shakman on ''WandaVision''.<ref name="Hall" />{{third-party source needed}} It was previously expected to begin in 2023,<ref name="2023FilmingStart" /> in January 2024,<ref name="Jan2024FilmingStart" /> and then in August 2024.<ref name="ProductionWeeklyJan2024" /><ref name="PascalCast" /> The film will be shot for [[IMAX]].<ref name="ShakmanColliderOct2023" /><ref name="IMAXFilming" />

== Marketing ==
On April 4, 2024 ("4–4 Day"), Marvel Studios released a teaser poster for the film of the Human Torch creating the Fantastic Four symbol. A link was also included with the post that led to a [[HTTP 404|404 error page]] featuring H.E.R.B.I.E., who had an embedded QR code leading to a [[Future Foundation]]-themed page with a list of ''Fantastic Four'' comics available to read on [[Marvel Unlimited]] in preparation for the film;<ref name="4-4DayPoster" /><ref name="4-4DayComics" /> the comics were ''[[Fantastic Four (comic book)|Fantastic Four]]'' #1 (1961), the team's first appearance; ''Fantastic Four'' #48–50, which features the first appearances of Galactus and Silver Surfer; and ''[[Fantastic Four: Life Story]]'' #1 (2021), which is set in the 1960s.<ref name="4-4DayComics" />

== Release ==
''The Fantastic Four'' is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 25, 2025,<ref name="CastConfirm" /> in IMAX.<ref name="IMAXRelease" /> It was previously scheduled for November 8, 2024,<ref name="SDCC2022" /> February 14, 2025,<ref name="Feb2025Release" /> and May 2, 2025.<ref name="May2025Release" /> It will be the first film of Phase Six of the MCU.<ref name="Friedman" />

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<ref name="FoxDisneyPressRelease">{{Cite press release |title=The Walt Disney Company To Acquire Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc., After Spinoff of Certain Businesses, For $52.4 Billion in Stock |date=December 14, 2017 |publisher=[[The Walt Disney Company]] |url=https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/walt-disney-company-acquire-twenty-first-century-fox-inc-spinoff-certain-businesses-52-4-billion-stock-2/ |access-date=December 14, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214141817/https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/walt-disney-company-acquire-twenty-first-century-fox-inc-spinoff-certain-businesses-52-4-billion-stock-2/ |archive-date=December 14, 2017}}</ref>

<ref name="FoxMarvelOnHold">{{Cite web |last=Chitwood |first=Adam |date=February 5, 2019 |title=Lauren Shuler Donner Confirms Fox Marvel Movies on Hold; Wants 'X-Men' Franchise to "Evolve" |url=https://collider.com/fox-marvel-movies-status-update-lauren-shuler-donner/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190205233839/https://collider.com/fox-marvel-movies-status-update-lauren-shuler-donner/ |archive-date=February 5, 2019 |access-date=February 5, 2019 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref>

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<ref name="SDCC2019">{{Cite web |last=Mithaiwala |first=Mansoor |date=July 20, 2019 |title=MCU Fantastic Four Movie Confirmed at SDCC 2019 |url=https://screenrant.com/fantastic-four-mcu-movie-confirmed-sdcc/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190721153441/https://screenrant.com/fantastic-four-mcu-movie-confirmed-sdcc/ |archive-date=July 21, 2019 |access-date=August 4, 2019 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref>

<ref name="FeigeExcited">{{Cite web |last=Outlaw |first=Kofi |date=July 21, 2019 |title=Marvel's Kevin Feige Promises to Bring Fantastic Four up to the Level They Deserve |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/07/21/kevin-feige-best-fantastic-four-movie-mcu-comic-con-2019/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190723002231/https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/07/21/kevin-feige-best-fantastic-four-movie-mcu-comic-con-2019/ |archive-date=July 23, 2019 |access-date=August 4, 2019 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>

<ref name="Watts/Film">{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Jacob |date=December 10, 2020 |title=Marvel Studios Confirms 'Fantastic 4' Movie Coming From 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' Director Jon Watts |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/new-fantastic-four-movie/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211041822/https://www.slashfilm.com/new-fantastic-four-movie/ |archive-date=December 11, 2020 |access-date=December 10, 2020 |website=[[/Film]]}}</ref>

<ref name="WattsMarvel">{{Cite web |last=Dinh |first=Christine |date=December 10, 2020 |title=Breaking: Marvel Studios Announces 'Fantastic Four' Feature Film |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/movies/marvel-studios-announces-fantastic-four-film-jon-watts |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211041959/https://www.marvel.com/articles/movies/marvel-studios-announces-fantastic-four-film-jon-watts |archive-date=December 11, 2020 |access-date=December 10, 2020 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>

<ref name="KrollWriters">{{Cite tweet |number=1363336992319180800 |user=krolljvar |title=All I'm gonna say is this, Marvel just started meeting with writers on Fantastic Four, there is no script and it will be awhile before this film starts shooting |first=Justin |last=Kroll |date=February 20, 2021 |access-date=February 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210221040338/https://twitter.com/krolljvar/status/1363336992319180800 |archive-date=February 21, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="ChapekJune2021THR">{{Cite web |last1=Vlessing |first1=Etan |last2=Weprin |first2=Alex |date=June 14, 2021 |title=Don't Expect an Ad-Supported Disney+ Option, CEO Says |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/dont-expect-an-ad-supported-disney-option-ceo-says-1234967654/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617015233/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/dont-expect-an-ad-supported-disney-option-ceo-says-1234967654/ |archive-date=June 17, 2021 |access-date=June 16, 2021 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>

<ref name="ChapekJune2021MovieWeb">{{Cite web |last=Lund |first=Anthony |date=June 15, 2021 |title=Fantastic Four Franchise Teased by Disney CEO While Discussing Future Marvel Plans |url=https://movieweb.com/fantastic-four-disney-ceo-future-marvel-movies/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617020104/https://movieweb.com/fantastic-four-disney-ceo-future-marvel-movies/ |archive-date=June 17, 2021 |access-date=June 16, 2021 |website=[[MovieWeb]]}}</ref>

<ref name="WattsExit">{{Cite web |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |date=April 29, 2022 |title='Spider-Man' Director Jon Watts Exits Marvel's 'Fantastic Four' |url=https://deadline.com/2022/04/spider-man-jon-watts-exits-marvel-fantastic-four-film-1235013110/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429210959/https://deadline.com/2022/04/spider-man-jon-watts-exits-marvel-fantastic-four-film-1235013110/ |archive-date=April 29, 2022 |access-date=April 29, 2022 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>

<ref name="KrasinskiMoM">{{Cite magazine |last=Garbutt |first=Emily |date=May 5, 2022 |title=The Illuminati members in Doctor Strange 2, listed and explained |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/illuminati-doctor-strange-2-list/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505133231/https://www.gamesradar.com/illuminati-doctor-strange-2-list/ |archive-date=May 5, 2022 |access-date=May 5, 2022 |magazine=[[Total Film]] |publisher=[[GamesRadar+]]}}</ref>

<ref name="CurtisPepin">{{Cite web |last=Barnhardt |first=Adam |date=May 12, 2022 |title=Moon Knight Producers Working on Fantastic Four Next |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/moon-knight-producers-grant-curtis-nick-pepin-producing-fantastic-four-reboot/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512024303/https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/moon-knight-producers-grant-curtis-nick-pepin-producing-fantastic-four-reboot/ |archive-date=May 12, 2022 |access-date=May 12, 2022 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>

<ref name="DirectorSearchJun2022">{{Cite web |last=Bonomolo |first=Cameron |date=June 2, 2022 |title=Marvel Studios Searching for 'Big Name' Fantastic Four Director |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/marvel-studios-fantastic-four-reboot-big-name-director-kevin-feige/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602220315/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/marvel-studios-fantastic-four-reboot-big-name-director-kevin-feige/ |archive-date=June 2, 2022 |access-date=June 2, 2022 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>

<ref name="RaimiKrasinskiFuture">{{Cite web |last=Dominguez |first=Noah |date=June 27, 2022 |title=Doctor Strange 2 Director Seemingly Casts Doubt on John Krasinski's MCU Future |url=https://www.cbr.com/sam-raimi-casts-doubt-john-krasinski-mcu-return-reed-richards-fantastic-four/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627095601/https://www.cbr.com/sam-raimi-casts-doubt-john-krasinski-mcu-return-reed-richards-fantastic-four/ |archive-date=June 27, 2022 |access-date=June 28, 2022 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref>

<ref name="FeigeNotAnOrigin">{{Cite web |last=Kit |first=Borys |date=July 27, 2022 |title=With Next Phases Set, Marvel Hones in on Directors |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/with-next-phases-set-marvel-hones-in-on-directors-1235187070/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220727211028/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/with-next-phases-set-marvel-hones-in-on-directors-1235187070/ |archive-date=July 27, 2022 |access-date=July 27, 2022 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>

<ref name="ShakmanDeadlineEarlyTalks">{{Cite web |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=August 26, 2022 |title='WandaVision' Director Matt Shakman in Talks To Helm Marvel's 'Fantastic Four' Movie |url=https://deadline.com/2022/08/fantastic-four-movie-matt-shakman-directing-wandavision-1235100640/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220826162919/https://deadline.com/2022/08/fantastic-four-movie-matt-shakman-directing-wandavision-1235100640/ |archive-date=August 26, 2022 |access-date=August 26, 2022 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>

<ref name="ShakmanTHREarlyTalks">{{Cite web |last1=Couch |first1=Aaron |last2=Kit |first2=Borys |date=August 26, 2022 |title='Fantastic Four': 'WandaVision' Director Matt Shakman in Talks to Helm |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/fantastic-four-marvel-director-2024-movie-1235162665/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220826163503/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/fantastic-four-marvel-director-2024-movie-1235162665/ |archive-date=August 26, 2022 |access-date=August 26, 2022 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>

<ref name="ShakmanNoStarTrek">{{Cite web |last1=Couch |first1=Aaron |last2=Kit |first2=Borys |date=August 26, 2022 |title='Star Trek' Movie Loses Director Matt Shakman (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-trek-4-loses-director-matt-shakman-2023-movie-1235207049/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220827004837/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-trek-4-loses-director-matt-shakman-2023-movie-1235207049/ |archive-date=August 27, 2022 |access-date=August 27, 2022 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>

<ref name="ShakmanConfirm">{{Cite web |last=McCall |first=Kevin |date=September 10, 2022 |title=Matt Shakman is Officially Directing 'Fantastic Four' |url=https://collider.com/fantastic-4-matt-shakman-directing-confirmed/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912235622/https://collider.com/fantastic-4-matt-shakman-directing-confirmed/ |archive-date=September 12, 2022 |access-date=September 12, 2022 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref>

<ref name="Writers">{{Cite web |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=September 21, 2022 |title='Fantastic Four': Jeff Kaplan & Ian Springer To Write New Film For Marvel Studios |url=https://deadline.com/2022/09/fantastic-four-jeff-kaplan-ian-springer-marvel-studios-1235123893/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921194956/https://deadline.com/2022/09/fantastic-four-jeff-kaplan-ian-springer-marvel-studios-1235123893/ |archive-date=September 21, 2022 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>

<ref name="SneiderDoomSmallRole">{{Cite web |last=Lund |first=Anthony |date=October 28, 2022 |title=Doctor Doom Rumored to Have a Minor Role in Fantastic Four's MCU Debut |url=https://movieweb.com/doctor-doom-rumored-minor-role-fantastic-four-mcu-debut/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028182732/https://movieweb.com/doctor-doom-rumored-minor-role-fantastic-four-mcu-debut/ |archive-date=October 28, 2022 |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=[[MovieWeb]]}}</ref>

<ref name="CastingJan2023">{{Cite web |last=Belloni |first=Matthew |author-link=Matthew Belloni |date=January 2, 2023 |title=23 Semi-Surefire Hollywood Predictions, Predicaments and Preoccupations for 2023 |url=https://puck.news/23-semi-surefire-hollywood-predictions-predicaments-and-preoccupations-for-2023/ |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230103165432/https://puck.news/23-semi-surefire-hollywood-predictions-predicaments-and-preoccupations-for-2023/ |archive-date=January 3, 2023 |access-date=January 3, 2023 |website=[[Puck News]]}}</ref>

<ref name="KrasinskiOneOff">{{Cite web |last=Chitwood |first=Adam |date=December 13, 2022 |title=John Krasinski Says He Hasn't Discussed Continuing in the MCU as Mr. Fantastic: 'I Was Honored to Do It' |url=https://www.thewrap.com/john-krasinski-mr-fantastic-mcu-reed-richards/ |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206175200/https://www.thewrap.com/john-krasinski-mr-fantastic-mcu-reed-richards/ |archive-date=February 6, 2023 |access-date=February 7, 2023 |website=[[TheWrap]]}}</ref>

<ref name="ShakmanFeb2023TheWrap">{{Cite web |last=Oganesyan |first=Natalie |date=February 7, 2023 |title=Marvel's 'Fantastic Four' Starts Filming in Early 2024, Director Matt Shakman Says |url=https://www.thewrap.com/marvel-fantastic-four-reboot-filming-matt-shakman-star-trek-4/ |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207210234/https://www.thewrap.com/marvel-fantastic-four-reboot-filming-matt-shakman-star-trek-4/ |archive-date=February 7, 2023 |access-date=February 7, 2023 |website=[[TheWrap]]}}</ref>

<ref name="ShakmanFeb2023Collider">{{Cite web |last=O'Rourke |first=Ryan |date=February 7, 2023 |title=Marvel's 'Fantastic Four' Movie Starts Filming Early Next Year Says Director Matt Shakman |url=https://collider.com/fantastic-four-movie-filming-2024-matt-shakman-mcu/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207211033/https://collider.com/fantastic-four-movie-filming-2024-matt-shakman-mcu/ |archive-date=February 7, 2023 |access-date=February 7, 2023 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref>

<ref name="FeigeFeb2023">{{Cite magazine |last=Coggan |first=Devan |date=February 14, 2023 |title=Kevin Feige opens up about Phase 5, Kang, and the future of the MCU |url=https://ew.com/movies/kevin-feige-marvel-phase-5-exclusive-interview/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214190623/https://ew.com/movies/kevin-feige-marvel-phase-5-exclusive-interview/ |archive-date=February 14, 2023 |access-date=February 14, 2023 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref>

<ref name="KrollCasting">{{Cite web |last=Behbakht |first=Andy |date=February 16, 2023 |title=MCU's Fantastic Four Reportedly Starts Casting Very Soon |url=https://screenrant.com/mcu-fantastic-four-cast-update/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217141349/https://screenrant.com/mcu-fantastic-four-cast-update/ |archive-date=February 17, 2023 |access-date=February 16, 2023 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref>

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<ref name="Friedman">{{Cite web |last=Kit |first=Borys |date=March 31, 2023 |title='Fantastic Four' Movie Gets New Writer with 'Avatar 2' Scribe Josh Friedman (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/fantastic-four-movie-gets-new-writer-marvel-1235364511/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331195053/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/fantastic-four-movie-gets-new-writer-marvel-1235364511/ |archive-date=March 31, 2023 |access-date=March 31, 2023 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>

<ref name="SneiderApr2023SR">{{Cite web |last=Rangel |first=Felipe |date=April 7, 2023 |title=Silver Surfer & Marvel Villain Galactus Rumored To Be In MCU's Fantastic Four |url=https://screenrant.com/mcu-fantastic-four-movie-silver-surfer-galactus-rumor/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408063856/https://screenrant.com/mcu-fantastic-four-movie-silver-surfer-galactus-rumor/ |archive-date=April 8, 2023 |access-date=April 8, 2023 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref>

<ref name="SneiderApr2023BGR">{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Chris |date=April 7, 2023 |title=Fantastic Four villains might have leaked, and their identities will surprise you |url=https://bgr.com/entertainment/fantastic-four-villains-might-have-leaked-and-their-identities-will-surprise-you/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407164725/https://bgr.com/entertainment/fantastic-four-villains-might-have-leaked-and-their-identities-will-surprise-you/ |archive-date=April 7, 2023 |access-date=April 8, 2023 |website=[[Boy Genius Report]]}}</ref>

<ref name="SneiderDriverOffer">{{Cite web |last=Nash |first=Anthony |date=April 21, 2023 |title=Adam Driver Reportedly Offered MCU Reed Richards Role in Fantastic Four |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1283184-report-adam-driver-mcu-reed-richards-fantastic-four |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425022849/https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1283184-report-adam-driver-mcu-reed-richards-fantastic-four |archive-date=April 25, 2023 |access-date=April 25, 2023 |website=[[ComingSoon.net]]}}</ref>

<ref name="SneiderStoneChoice">{{Cite web |last=Legacy |first=Spencer |date=May 20, 2023 |title=Emma Stone Reportedly Turned Down Fantastic Four Role After Marvel Pay Negotiations |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1289720-emma-stone-reportedly-turned-down-fantastic-four-role-after-marvel-pay-negotiations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520135057/https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1289720-emma-stone-reportedly-turned-down-fantastic-four-role-after-marvel-pay-negotiations |archive-date=May 20, 2023 |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=[[ComingSoon.net]]}}</ref>

<ref name="SneiderAug2023Castings">{{Cite web |last=Sneider |first=Jeff |date=August 3, 2023 |title=Fantastic Four: Vanessa Kirby and Joseph Quinn Eyed to Star as Sue and Johnny Storm in New Marvel Movie |url=https://abovetheline.com/2023/08/03/fantastic-four-vanessa-kirby-joseph-quinn-cast-marvel-movie/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803210018/https://abovetheline.com/2023/08/03/fantastic-four-vanessa-kirby-joseph-quinn-cast-marvel-movie/ |archive-date=August 3, 2023 |access-date=August 3, 2023 |website=Above the Line}}</ref>

<ref name="ShakmanColliderOct2023">{{Cite web |last=McPherson |first=Chris |date=October 6, 2023 |title='Fantastic Four' Director Gives Casting and Filming Update on MCU Movie [Exclusive] |url=https://collider.com/fantastic-four-movie-filming-casting-update-director-comments/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231006210518/https://collider.com/fantastic-four-movie-filming-casting-update-director-comments/ |archive-date=October 6, 2023 |access-date=October 6, 2023 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref>

<ref name="ShakmanThePlaylistOct2023">{{Cite web |last=Booth |first=Ned |date=October 21, 2023 |title='Fantastic Four': Matt Shakman Says Marvel's Recent Problems Haven't Affected His Film & Talks "Responsibility" Of Getting The "First Family" Right |url=https://theplaylist.net/fantastic-four-matt-shakman-says-marvels-recent-problems-havent-affected-his-film-talks-responsibility-of-getting-the-first-family-20231020/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023142731/https://theplaylist.net/fantastic-four-matt-shakman-says-marvels-recent-problems-havent-affected-his-film-talks-responsibility-of-getting-the-first-family-20231020/ |archive-date=October 23, 2023 |access-date=October 21, 2023 |website=The Playlist}}</ref>

<ref name="Pascal">{{Cite web |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=November 15, 2023 |title=Pedro Pascal Eyed To Play Reed Richards In Marvel Studios' 'Fantastic Four' |url=https://deadline.com/2023/11/pedro-pascal-reed-richards-marvel-studios-fantastic-four-1235599560/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231115221230/https://deadline.com/2023/11/pedro-pascal-reed-richards-marvel-studios-fantastic-four-1235599560/ |archive-date=November 15, 2023 |access-date=November 15, 2023 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>

<ref name="Pascal/Film">{{Cite web |last1=Scott |first1=Ryan |last2=Pearson |first2=Ben |date=November 15, 2023 |title=Marvel's Fantastic Four Movie Casts Last Of Us And Mandalorian Star Pedro Pascal As Reed Richards |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/1000765/marvels-fantastic-four-movie-casts-pedro-pascal-reed-richards/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231115222841/https://www.slashfilm.com/1000765/marvels-fantastic-four-movie-casts-pedro-pascal-reed-richards/ |archive-date=November 15, 2023 |access-date=November 15, 2023 |website=[[/Film]]}}</ref>

<ref name="SneiderNov2023Castings">{{Cite web |last=Sneider |first=Jeff |date=November 15, 2023 |title=Marvel Madness: Has Feige Found His First Family? Plus, Best Director Power Rankings |url=https://www.theinsneider.com/p/fantastic-four-cast-pedro-pascal-marvel-madness-christopher-nolan-best-director |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231116020844/https://www.theinsneider.com/p/fantastic-four-cast-pedro-pascal-marvel-madness-christopher-nolan-best-director |archive-date=November 16, 2023 |access-date=November 15, 2023 |website=The InSneider}}</ref>

<ref name="ShakmanNov2023">{{Cite web |last=Valentine |first=Evan |date=November 9, 2023 |title=Fantastic Four Will Take After It's Always Sunny, Says Director Matt Shakman (Exclusive) |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/fantastic-four-mcu-matt-shankman-inspiration/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110075440/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/fantastic-four-mcu-matt-shankman-inspiration/ |archive-date=November 10, 2023 |access-date=November 17, 2023 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>

<ref name="Byrne">{{Cite tweet |number=1725652172447117466 |user=DiscussingFilm |title=Alexandra Byrne ('The Avengers', 'The Flash') is set as costume designer for 'Fantastic Four'. |author=DiscussingFilm |date=November 17, 2023 |access-date=November 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118194834/https://twitter.com/DiscussingFilm/status/1725652172447117466 |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="GyllenhaalPriorMCU">{{Cite web |last=Naushad |first=Abdul |date=November 10, 2023 |title=Fantastic Four: Is Jake Gyllenhaal Going To Be Reed Richards in the MCU? |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/guides/news/1398447-jake-gyllenhaal-reed-richards-cast-fantastic-four-mcu |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110221352/https://www.comingsoon.net/guides/news/1398447-jake-gyllenhaal-reed-richards-cast-fantastic-four-mcu |archive-date=November 10, 2023 |access-date=November 20, 2023 |website=[[ComingSoon.net]]}}</ref>

<ref name="SneiderMarchFilming">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98FALdHiRW8 |title=Steven Yeun Out as Sentry, Obaid-Chinoy's Star Wars Comments Spark Controversy – The Hot Mic |date=January 4, 2024 |last1=Rocha |first1=John |last2=Sneider |first2=Jeff |time=14:49 |access-date=January 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240109033911/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98FALdHiRW8 |archive-date=January 9, 2024 |url-status=live |via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref>

<ref name="SneiderFilmingDelay">{{Cite web |last=Sneider |first=Jeff |date=January 10, 2024 |title=Exclusive: Pedro Pascal Exits Zach Cregger's 'Weapons' as 'Fantastic Four' Is Pushed to Q3 |url=https://www.theinsneider.com/p/pedro-pascal-exits-weapons-fantastic-four-pushed-q3-ari-aster-eddington-leo-paul-thomas-anderson |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111054938/https://www.theinsneider.com/p/pedro-pascal-exits-weapons-fantastic-four-pushed-q3-ari-aster-eddington-leo-paul-thomas-anderson |archive-date=January 11, 2024 |access-date=January 10, 2024 |website=The InSneider}}</ref><!-- Third party source for partial info covered by this reference: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/pedro-pascal-drops-out-of-horror-film-from-barbarian-director-due-to-fantastic-four-commitment/ -->

<ref name="Moss-BachrachPunisher">{{Cite web |last=Erdmann |first=Kevin |date=November 16, 2023 |title=Marvel's Fantastic Four Rumored Cast Explained: Who Are The Potential New MCU Stars? |url=https://screenrant.com/marvel-fantastic-four-rumored-cast-explained/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231116223437/https://screenrant.com/marvel-fantastic-four-rumored-cast-explained/ |archive-date=November 16, 2023 |access-date=January 11, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref>

<ref name="PascalCast">{{Cite web |last=Flook |first=Ray |date=February 7, 2024 |title=Fantastic Four: Pedro Pascal Casting Confirmed by SAG-AFTRA Event? |url=https://bleedingcool.com/movies/fantastic-four-pedro-pascal-casting-confirmed-by-sag-aftra-event/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207160031/https://bleedingcool.com/movies/fantastic-four-pedro-pascal-casting-confirmed-by-sag-aftra-event/ |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 7, 2024 |website=[[Bleeding Cool]]}}</ref>

<ref name="CastConfirm">{{Cite web |last1=Couch |first1=Aaron |last2=McClintock |first2=Pamela |date=February 14, 2024 |title='Fantastic Four' Cast Revealed for Marvel Movie |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/fantastic-four-movie-cast-1235213252/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240214162512/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/fantastic-four-movie-cast-1235213252/ |archive-date=February 14, 2024 |access-date=February 14, 2024 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>

<ref name="1963Image">{{Cite magazine |last=Millici |first=Lauren |date=February 14, 2024 |title=We may have just figured out Fantastic Four's big secret: it's set in the 1960s |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/we-may-have-just-figured-out-fantastic-fours-big-secret-its-set-in-the-1960s/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240214174248/https://www.gamesradar.com/we-may-have-just-figured-out-fantastic-fours-big-secret-its-set-in-the-1960s/ |archive-date=February 14, 2024 |access-date=February 14, 2024 |magazine=[[Total Film]] |publisher=[[GamesRadar+]]}}</ref>

<ref name="HERBIE">{{Cite web |last=Deschamps |first=Marc |date=February 14, 2024 |title=HERBIE MCU Debut: Fantastic Four Cast Reveal Art Includes the Team's Fan-Favorite Robot |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/fantastic-four-cast-reveal-art-herbie-fan-favorite-robot/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240214174330/https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/fantastic-four-cast-reveal-art-herbie-fan-favorite-robot/ |archive-date=February 14, 2024 |access-date=February 14, 2024 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>

<ref name="/Film1960sSetting">{{Cite web |last=Mathai |first=Jeremy |date=February 14, 2024 |title=Sly Easter Egg Seemingly Confirms When Marvel's Fantastic Four Takes Place |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/1517748/fantastic-four-poster-magazine-easter-egg-1960s-setting/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240214195307/https://www.slashfilm.com/1517748/fantastic-four-poster-magazine-easter-egg-1960s-setting/ |archive-date=February 14, 2024 |access-date=February 14, 2024 |website=[[/Film]]}}</ref>

<ref name="PascalConfirm1960sSongs">{{Cite web |last=Bonomolo |first=Cameron |date=February 14, 2024 |title=Pedro Pascal Breaks Silence on The Fantastic Four Reed Richards Casting |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-fantastic-four-cast-pedro-pascal-reed-richards-mister-fantastic-reaction/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240214195347/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-fantastic-four-cast-pedro-pascal-reed-richards-mister-fantastic-reaction/ |archive-date=February 14, 2024 |access-date=February 14, 2024 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>

<ref name="SneiderReleaseDoubt">{{Cite web |last=Sneider |first=Jeff |date=February 15, 2024 |title=Exclusive: Jennifer Garner in Talks to Star in Ben Affleck's Netflix Kidnapping Thriller 'Animals' |url=https://www.theinsneider.com/p/jennifer-garner-ben-affleck-reunion-animals-matt-damon-fantastic-four-javier-bardem-galactus |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216165814/https://www.theinsneider.com/p/jennifer-garner-ben-affleck-reunion-animals-matt-damon-fantastic-four-javier-bardem-galactus |archive-date=February 16, 2024 |access-date=February 16, 2024 |website=The InSneider}}</ref>

<ref name="FirstJewishActorThing">{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=David |date=February 15, 2024 |title=Marvel's Fantastic Four Casting Announcement Finally Breaks A 19 Year Old Casting Trend |url=https://screenrant.com/mcu-fantastic-four-ben-grim-first-jewish-actor/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240215181037/https://screenrant.com/mcu-fantastic-four-ben-grim-first-jewish-actor/ |archive-date=February 15, 2024 |access-date=February 16, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref>

<ref name="Krumholtz">{{Cite magazine |last=Stenzel |first=Wesley |date=February 20, 2024 |title=David Krumholtz campaigned to play The Thing in ''The Fantastic Four'' — and now aims to play a different Marvel character |url=https://ew.com/david-krumholtz-campaigned-to-play-the-thing-in-the-fantastic-four-8597694 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240221051234/https://ew.com/david-krumholtz-campaigned-to-play-the-thing-in-the-fantastic-four-8597694 |archive-date=February 21, 2024 |access-date=February 20, 2024 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref>

<ref name="Pearson">{{Cite web |last1=Kit |first1=Borys |last2=Couch |first2=Aaron |date=February 21, 2024 |title=How Marvel Is Quietly Retooling Amid Superhero Fatigue |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/marvel-fantastic-four-avengers-movies-1235830951/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240221152116/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/marvel-fantastic-four-avengers-movies-1235830951/ |archive-date=February 21, 2024 |access-date=February 21, 2024 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>

<ref name="BachrachFeb2024">{{Cite web |last=Devore |first=Britta |date=February 24, 2024 |title='The Fantastic Four': Ebon Moss-Bachrach Has Been Ready to Play The Thing His Whole Life |url=https://collider.com/fantastic-four-the-thing-ebon-moss-bachrach/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225014438/https://collider.com/fantastic-four-the-thing-ebon-moss-bachrach/ |archive-date=February 25, 2024 |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref>

<ref name="Garner">{{Cite web |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=April 3, 2024 |title='The Fantastic Four': Julia Garner Joins Marvel Studios Movie As A Shalla-Bal Version Of Silver Surfer |url=https://deadline.com/2024/04/fantastic-four-julia-garner-silver-surfer-1235873034/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403210540/https://deadline.com/2024/04/fantastic-four-julia-garner-silver-surfer-1235873034/ |archive-date=April 3, 2024 |access-date=April 3, 2024 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>

<ref name="Garner2">{{Cite web |last1=Couch |first1=Aaron |last2=Kit |first2=Borys |date=April 3, 2024 |title='Fantastic Four' Casts Julia Garner as Silver Surfer |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/fantastic-four-casts-julia-garner-silver-surfer-1235528914/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240404005054/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/fantastic-four-casts-julia-garner-silver-surfer-1235528914/ |archive-date=April 4, 2024 |access-date=April 3, 2024 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>

<ref name="KrollGalactus">{{Cite tweet |last=Kroll |first=Justin |user=krolljvar |date=April 3, 2024 |number=1775689130388996604 |title=Seemed obvious given Silver Surfer involvement but yes Galactus expected to be main villain and that role is currently open with no one in talks or holding offer for role. |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240404035318/https://twitter.com/krolljvar/status/1775689130388996604 |archive-date=April 4, 2024 |access-date=April 3, 2024}}</ref>

<ref name="Galitzine">{{Cite web |last=Malkin |first=Marc |date=April 3, 2024 |title=Nicholas Galitzine on 'Mary & George' Sex Scenes, Tom Cruise's Influence on 'The Idea of You' and His Disastrous 'Dunkirk' Audition |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/podcasts/nicholas-galitzine-mary-and-george-sex-scenes-the-idea-of-you-1235958384/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403193437/https://variety.com/2024/film/podcasts/nicholas-galitzine-mary-and-george-sex-scenes-the-idea-of-you-1235958384/ |archive-date=April 3, 2024 |access-date=April 3, 2024 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>

<ref name="Hauser">{{Cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=May 2, 2024 |title=Paul Walter Hauser Joins Marvel's 'Fantastic Four' |url=https://deadline.com/2024/05/fantastic-four-movie-casts-paul-walter-hauser-mystery-role-1235902723/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240502193825/https://deadline.com/2024/05/fantastic-four-movie-casts-paul-walter-hauser-mystery-role-1235902723/ |archive-date=May 2, 2024 |access-date=May 2, 2024 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>

<ref name="MoleMan">{{Cite web |last=Sneider |first=Jeff |date=May 2, 2024 |title=Exclusive: Mike Flanagan Eyed to Direct Next 'Exorcist' Movies for Blumhouse, But There's More to It... |url=https://www.theinsneider.com/p/exorcist-sequels-director-mike-flanagan-marvel-fantastic-four-cast-paul-walter-hauser |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240503043501/https://www.theinsneider.com/p/exorcist-sequels-director-mike-flanagan-marvel-fantastic-four-cast-paul-walter-hauser |archive-date=May 3, 2024 |access-date=May 3, 2024 |website=The InSneider}}</ref>

<ref name="Malkovich">{{Cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=May 9, 2024 |title=John Malkovich Joins 'The Fantastic Four' |url=https://deadline.com/2024/05/the-fantastic-four-casts-john-malkovich-mystery-role-1235910028/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509194104/https://deadline.com/2024/05/the-fantastic-four-casts-john-malkovich-mystery-role-1235910028/ |archive-date=May 9, 2024 |access-date=May 9, 2024 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>

<ref name="Ineson">{{Cite web |last=Kit |first=Borys |date=May 9, 2024 |title='Fantastic Four' Casts Ralph Ineson as Galactus (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/fantastic-four-casts-ralph-ineson-as-galactus-1235893995/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509220752/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/fantastic-four-casts-ralph-ineson-as-galactus-1235893995/ |archive-date=May 9, 2024 |access-date=May 9, 2024 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>

<ref name="InesonConfirm">{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jenna |date=May 9, 2024 |title=The Fantastic Four's Galactus Actor Breaks Silence on MCU Casting |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-fantastic-four-galactus-actor-ralph-ineson-breaks-silence-mcu-casting/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510031023/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-fantastic-four-galactus-actor-ralph-ineson-breaks-silence-mcu-casting/ |archive-date=May 10, 2024 |access-date=May 10, 2024 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>

<ref name="Lyonne">{{Cite web |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=May 15, 2024 |title='The Fantastic Four': Natasha Lyonne Latest To Join Ensemble Of Marvel Studios Movie |url=https://deadline.com/2024/05/fantastic-four-natasha-lyonne-marvel-studios-1235916577/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240515172440/https://deadline.com/2024/05/fantastic-four-natasha-lyonne-marvel-studios-1235916577/ |archive-date=May 15, 2024 |access-date=May 15, 2024 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>

<ref name="HausersReservations">{{Cite web |last=Gajewski |first=Ryan |date=June 1, 2024 |title=Paul Walter Hauser Admits Past 'Fantastic Four' Missteps Weighed on Him Before Joining New Movie |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/paul-walter-hauser-fantastic-four-movie-missteps-1235912528/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240602091233/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/paul-walter-hauser-fantastic-four-movie-missteps-1235912528/ |archive-date=June 2, 2024 |access-date=June 1, 2024 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>

<ref name="InesonGotG">{{Cite web |last=Jirak |first=Jamie |date=May 10, 2024 |title=The Fantastic Four's Galactus Actor Has Already Appeared in the MCU |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/the-fantastic-four-galactus-ralph-ineson-already-appeared-mcu-guardians-of-the-galaxy/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510010223/https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/the-fantastic-four-galactus-ralph-ineson-already-appeared-mcu-guardians-of-the-galaxy/ |archive-date=May 10, 2024 |access-date=June 6, 2024 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>

<ref name="FeigePeriodPiece">{{Cite web |last=King |first=Jordan |date=June 26, 2024 |title=Kevin Feige Hints The Fantastic Four Won't Be Set In 'Our World' – And Confirms 1960s Setting |url=https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/kevin-feige-hints-the-fantastic-four-wont-be-set-in-our-world-and-confirms-1960s-setting/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626153941/https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/kevin-feige-hints-the-fantastic-four-wont-be-set-in-our-world-and-confirms-1960s-setting/ |archive-date=June 26, 2024 |access-date=June 26, 2024 |website=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]]}}</ref>

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<ref name="2023FilmingStart">{{Cite magazine |last1=Holub |first1=Christian |last2=Bucksbaum |first2=Sydney |date=July 23, 2022 |title=Marvel's Fantastic Four movie set for 2024 premiere date |url=https://ew.com/events/comic-con/marvel-fantastic-four-2024-premiere-date-comic-con-2022/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724134906/https://ew.com/events/comic-con/marvel-fantastic-four-2024-premiere-date-comic-con-2022/ |archive-date=July 24, 2022 |access-date=July 24, 2022 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref>

<ref name="Jan2024FilmingStart">{{Cite web |last1=Kit |first1=Borys |last2=Couch |first2=Aaron |date=May 5, 2023 |title=Marvel Hits Pause on 'Blade' Due to Writers Strike (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/marvels-blade-delayed-writers-strike-1235480828/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230505224102/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/marvels-blade-delayed-writers-strike-1235480828/ |archive-date=May 5, 2023 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>

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<ref name="IMAXFilming">{{Cite web |last=Ayala |first=Nicolas |date=April 11, 2024 |title=Kevin Feige Confirms The Fantastic Four Starts Filming Soon |url=https://screenrant.com/the-fantastic-four-filming-start-confirmed-kevin-feige/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240412185444/https://screenrant.com/the-fantastic-four-filming-start-confirmed-kevin-feige/ |archive-date=April 12, 2024 |access-date=April 12, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref>

<ref name="JulyFilming">{{Cite web |last=Kit |first=Borys |date=May 10, 2024 |title='Star Wars': Sigourney Weaver in Talks to Join 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-wars-sigourney-weaver-mandalorian-and-grogu-1235896490/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240511030147/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-wars-sigourney-weaver-mandalorian-and-grogu-1235896490/ |archive-date=May 11, 2024 |access-date=May 11, 2024 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>

<ref name="Hall">{{Cite web |title=Jess Hall Resume |url=https://www.luxartists.net/artists/jess-hall-asc-bsc |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240518140601/https://www.luxartists.net/artists/jess-hall-asc-bsc |archive-date=May 18, 2024 |access-date=May 18, 2024 |agency=Lux Artists Agency}}</ref>

<ref name="FeigeJulyFilming">{{Cite web |last=Tinoco |first=Armando |date=June 26, 2024 |title=Marvel's Kevin Feige Says 'The Fantastic Four' Is A Period Piece & Shares Filming Start Date |url=https://deadline.com/2024/06/marvel-kevin-feige-the-fantastic-four-period-piece-filming-start-date-1235983935/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626204004/https://deadline.com/2024/06/marvel-kevin-feige-the-fantastic-four-period-piece-filming-start-date-1235983935/ |archive-date=June 26, 2024 |access-date=June 26, 2024 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>

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<ref name="4-4DayPoster">{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Timothy |date=April 4, 2024 |title=Fantastic Four: Marvel Celebrates 4-4 Day With Human Torch Artwork |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/fantastic-four-marvel-4-4-day-human-torch-mcu/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240404151539/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/fantastic-four-marvel-4-4-day-human-torch-mcu/ |archive-date=April 4, 2024 |access-date=April 4, 2024 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>

<ref name="4-4DayComics">{{Cite web |last=Freitag |first=Lee |date=April 4, 2024 |title=Marvel Studios Drops New The Fantastic Four Poster, Reveals Which Comics Inspired the MCU Movie |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-studios-the-fantastic-four-poster/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240404163112/https://www.cbr.com/marvel-studios-the-fantastic-four-poster/ |archive-date=April 4, 2024 |access-date=April 4, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref>

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<ref name="SDCC2022">{{Cite web |last=Vary |first=Adam B. |date=July 23, 2022 |title=Marvel Studios' Phases 5 and 6: Everything We Learned at Comic-Con About the Multiverse Saga |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/marvel-studios-phase-5-phase-6-multiverse-saga-comic-con-1235323893/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724165117/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/marvel-studios-phase-5-phase-6-multiverse-saga-comic-con-1235323893/ |archive-date=July 24, 2022 |access-date=July 24, 2022 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>

<ref name="Feb2025Release">{{Cite web |last=Couch |first=Aaron |date=October 11, 2022 |title=Marvel Shifts Dates for 'Avengers: Secret Wars,' 'Deadpool 3', 'Fantastic Four' and 'Blade' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/marvel-release-dates-shift-avengers-secret-wars-1235239094/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011183748/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/marvel-release-dates-shift-avengers-secret-wars-1235239094/ |archive-date=October 11, 2022 |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>

<ref name="May2025Release">{{Cite web |last1=McClintock |first1=Pamela |last2=Couch |first2=Aaron |date=June 13, 2023 |title='Avatar 3' Pushed a Year to 2025, Two 'Star Wars' Movies Head for 2026 and 'Avengers' Films Delayed |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/disney-moves-avatar-star-wars-avengers-1235514145/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613153920/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/disney-moves-avatar-star-wars-avengers-1235514145/ |archive-date=June 13, 2023 |access-date=June 13, 2023 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>

<ref name="IMAXRelease">{{Cite web |last=Roxborough |first=Scott |date=May 16, 2024 |title=Imax Unveils 2025 Film Slate, Including 'Superman: Legacy' and 'The Fantastic Four' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/imax-2025-film-slate-cannes-1235899771/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240516154305/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/imax-2025-film-slate-cannes-1235899771/ |archive-date=May 16, 2024 |access-date=May 16, 2024 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>

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