Marvel Studios has officially announced that the filming of the eagerly awaited “Fantastic Four” movie will commence on July 29, 2024. This statement was made by Marvel head Kevin Feige, who also confirmed that the film will be set in the 1960s, marking a unique period-piece approach that will be new to the MCU.

The decision to set the film in the 1960s adds a distinct retro flavor to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), differentiating this iteration from previous adaptations.

This period setting is expected to influence not only the film’s aesthetic but also its narrative style, potentially offering a fresh take on the origin story of Marvel’s First Family.

Fantastic Four will be set in an alternative reality which will be set in a retro-futuristic New York. This would be not viable in the current 616-Universe and would not reflect the futuristic aspect of the world.

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The cast features a stellar lineup with Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, Julia Garner as Alicia Masters, and Ralph Ineson as Galactus.

Silver Surfer will also join the character roster but it will be the Shalla-Bal version of Silver Surfer as opposed to the more popular Norrin Radd. But, given the alternative timeline, this makes more sense in the narrative.

Fans can look forward to seeing the Fantastic Four join the MCU with their debut set for July 25, 2025. The anticipation for this film has been building for years, and this announcement only heightens the excitement surrounding Marvel’s Phase 5 plans.