The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Summary
If speculation about the diachronic context of Marvel Studios’The Fantastic Fourturns out to be straight , the upcoming movie could continue a brilliant drift from theGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise in theMCU . James Gunn ’s popularGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise total to an end with the spill ofVol . 3 , tie together nine years of stories spanning four solo undertaking released in 2014 , 2017 , 2022 and 2023 . While anew Guardians of the Galaxy teamhas been introduced to the MCU , it ’s unknown when they might reappear , but other forthcoming projects can stay on the franchise ’s best moments .
One of the good chances for Marvel Studios to continue theGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise ’s unspoilt trick would be inPhase 6 ’s upcomingThe Fantastic Fourreboot . A surprisal Valentine ’s Day poster at last affirm thecast forThe Fantastic Four , after age of hypothesis and devouring rumors . Pedro Pascal , Vanessa Kirby , Ebon Moss - Bachrach and Joseph Quinn will assume the function ofThe Fantastic Four’stitular superheroes , fetch Marvel ’s First Family into the MCU . Marvel Studios has also teased a raw theme for the Fantastic Four in the MCU , meaningGuardians of the Galaxy’smost entertaining moments could be repeated .
Marvel Studios have all of a sudden leave out plenty of details about upcoming The Fantastic Four moving-picture show via a piece of holiday - themed fine art posted on Twitter .
The Guardians Of The Galaxy Franchise Included Some Of The MCU’s Best Music Moments
One of the most memorable aspect of theGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise is James Gunn ’s use of musicto enhance the action , emotion and impact of a scene . Some of the MCU ’s bestmusic bit were sport in theGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise , including iconic scenes feature Peter Quill ’s introduction to " total and Get Your Love , " Groot dancing to " Mr. Blue Sky " , and the Guardians fighting the High Evolutionary ’s army to the tune of " No Sleep Till Brooklyn " inVol . 3 . While the use of music was certainly entertaining , it also served a corking aim in the franchise .
Peter Quill was taken from Earth by Yondu and the Ravagers in 1988 , with only his Walkman and Awesome Mix in his possession . This meant thatGuardians of the Galaxy’ssoundtrackwas composed chiefly of medicine from the 1960s , ' 70s and ' 80s , with James Gunn using diegetic sound , meaning it was in reality being listened to by the case . This made the entire enfranchisement feel more grounded , even when exploring the depths of quad , and let Peter Quill and the other Guardians to display their personality and emotional states through song , which is something that the MCU would benefit from continuing .
The Fantastic Four Is Expected To Be Set In The 1960s
Although Marvel Studios has n’t yet confirmed the timeline locating for the MCU ’s upcomingThe Fantastic Fourmovie , the first card for the project , which celebrates Valentine ’s Day with the newly - bring out cast , hints at a historic setting . The team ’s costume , home decor , and the fact that Ben Grimm ’s Thing is reading a transcript of LIFE Magazine from December 1963 , suggest thatThe Fantastic Fourwill be determine in the 1960s . This has been long - bruit , butthe young placard seems to provide confirmation , and Marvel Studios has leaned into the ' 60s paper with the poster and the design of a new title .
Cast
The Fantastic Four : First Steps describe Marvel ’s First Family navigating their roles as heroes amidst a 1960s - inspired , retro - futurist earthly concern . As they defend Earth from Galactus and the oracular Silver Surfer , they must also uphold the strength of their family bond .
The Fantastic Four’s Setting Creates The Opportunity For A Brilliant 1960s Soundtrack
The thought that Marvel Studios is really run into 1960s inspiration forThe Fantastic Foursuggests that the upcoming projection may continueGuardians of the Galaxy’smusical moments with an even more classic soundtrack . Even thoughJames Gunn has since diverge Marvel Studiosto become the co - chief operating officer of DC Studios , the MCU would benefit from using some of his technique in succeeding projection , specially after several recent projects received critique from audiences and critic alike . Using a 1960s - ground soundtrack inThe Fantastic Fourwould capture some of James Gunn ’s magic , while firm cementing the nominal squad within the MCU ’s story .
Marvel Studios ' The Fantastic Four reboot has been job to be arrange during the sixties , mean the team could suffer several iconic MCU persona .
Guardians of the Galaxyalready used some 1960s euphony , butThe Fantastic Fourwill likely follow a different style to theGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise , so a wider raiment of music can be used . Expected to be earthly concern - based , The Fantastic Four’ssoundtrack may be more adaptive to the fast - exchange world of the ' 60s , whileGuardians of the Galaxywas ab initio restrain to the tunes on Peter Quill ’s Awesome Mix . Perhaps the Beatles , Elvis Presley , Tina Turner and Bob Dylan will be featured inThe Fantastic Four , continuingthemes fromGuardians of the Galaxyin lieu of further space - get along adventures .
Marvel Studios’The Fantastic Fouris scheduled for release on July 25 , 2025 , as part of the MCU ’s Phase 6 .
