There have already been four Fantastic Four films. Now the most famous Marvel family is coming Marvel Cinematic Universe. But when does the reboot start in cinemas? Who plays the main roles? And which of the iconic opponents will we see? Here you can find out all the important information about The Fantastic Four, the exciting reboot of the comic series on the big screen.
When does The Fantastic Four start in cinemas?
The Fantastic Four opens on July 24, 2025 in German cinemas. It is the 37th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the first time that the entire F4 family appears there. Already in 2022, John Krasinski embodied a variant of Mr. Fantastic in the multiverse adventure Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Who plays the Fantastic Four in the MCU reboot?
The main cast of The Fantastic Four was officially announced in February 2024. John Krasinski will not be returning. Instead, we’re introduced to a new variant of Mr. Fantastic from a different part of the Marvel multiverse.
The MCU cast of the Fantastic Four at a glance:
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The Fantastic Four in the MCU
In the picture above you can see another interesting Fantastic Four character that comes from the Marvel comics: it is the robot HERBIE (Humanoid Experimental Robot, B-type, Integrated Electronics), which first appeared in a September 1978 issue of The New Fantastic Four.
Who plays the Silver Surfer in The Fantastic Four?
The first big villain for The Fantastic Four has already been determined: In the new Marvel film we get to know one female version of the Silver Surfer named Shalla-Bal
know. This is played by Julia Garner, who is known for Ozark and The Assistant. The Silver Surfer appears in the comics as a harbinger of Galactus, which is why many fans speculate that he will also be part of The Fantastic Four.
What is the plot of The Fantastic Four?
The first cast image suggests that The Fantastic Four Set in the 1960s is, specifically in 1963. This is suggested by the issue of Life Magazine that Ben Grimm is holding in his hands. Featured is a cover featuring U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, which matches an actual issue of Life dated December 13, 1963.
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Additionally, there are rumors (via Screen Rant) that The Fantastic Four’s plot will be in one alternative universe is located. In other words: We are not in the familiar Marvel world of Iron Man and Co., but somewhere completely different in the large Marvel multiverse. However, this has not yet been confirmed.
When is the trailer for The Fantastic Four coming?
We’re still a long way from a trailer as filming hasn’t even started yet. Be accordingly a few more months It takes time for the first moving images from The Fantastic Four to land on the Internet.
Which Fantastic Four comics do I need to read?
In general, you don’t need too much previous knowledge of the comics to understand the MCU films. If you still want to browse through a few older issues, Marvel recommends the following titles, as Comic Book summarizes:
Issues 48 to 50 of the first F4 run are particularly exciting, as they are the stories with the first appearances of the Silver Surfer and Galactus.
Who is the director of The Fantastic Four?
The Fantastic Four was first announced at Comic-Con in San Diego 2019. Originally, Jon Watts, who previously directed the Spider-Man films in the MCU, was set to direct. In August 2022, Matt Shakman was announced as the new director. With Marvel retro charm He knows his stuff very well: He directed all the episodes of WandaVision and took us through TV history.
How many Fantastic Four films are there so far?
To date, there have been four live-action adaptations of the Fantastic Four comics, with the first being the first never officially released is. The film was shot quickly and without much money in the 1990s so that producer Bernd Eichinger could retain the rights to the brand. In the 2000s he brought the Fantastic Four to the big screen as an elaborate comic blockbuster, before a reboot with a new cast followed in 2015.
Now we can be curious to see how the next F4 generation performs when the new Fantastic Four film is released July 24, 2025 is showing in German cinemas.