- A reboot of "Fantastic Four" is in the works at Marvel Studios.
- The film will star Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe's long-awaited reboot of "Fantastic Four" is on the horizon, and details are finally coming into focus.
The latest iteration of "Fantastic Four," which is set for release in 2025, has been in the works for years, going as far back as July 2019, when Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige first confirmed plans to reboot the franchise while onstage at San Diego Comic-Con.
Here's everything we know about "The Fantastic Four," so far.
Matt Shakman will direct the film
"Spider-Man" director Jon Watts was initially attached to direct the movie, but he reportedly exited in 2022 because he needed a break after working on Tom Holland's three Spidey films back-to-back.
The movie will now be spearheaded by Matt Shakman, who previously directed all nine episodes of Marvel's limited series "WandaVision."
Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach will star as the titular superheroes
Casting rumors have run rampant on the internet for years, with everyone from Adam Driver and Penn Badgley to Jodie Comer and Margot Robbie reportedly being considered for the main roles.
Back in November, Deadline and Variety reported that "The Last of Us" star Pedro Pascal was in talks to play Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, the team's leader.
Marvel finally put the speculation to rest on Valentine's Day, sharing the official casting and new artwork depicting the actors as the Fantastic Four.
In addition to Pascal, "Mission: Impossible" actor Vanessa Kirby will play Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, "Stranger Things" breakout Joseph Quinn will portray Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and "The Bear" star Ebon Moss-Bachrach will bring Ben Grimm/The Thing to the big screen. The aforementioned actors were all rumored to be in the mix and played coy when asked about their speculated involvement in interviews.
'Ozark' star Julia Garner will reportedly portray the film's version of the Silver Surfer
According to Deadline, who was the first to report Garner's casting, the Emmy winner will play Shalla-Bal.
In the comics, Shalla-Bal is the love interest of Norrin Radd/Silver Surfer. In one run of the source material, Shalla-Bal becomes a Silver Surfer alongside Norrin after acquiring the Power Cosmic.
Shakman teased that the movie will be different from past Marvel projects
"It's different in so many ways," Shakman told Collider in October.
I wish I could be specific. I wish I could say more. But we are doing things very differently from a story standpoint, from an approach to the filmmaking standpoint, that really fits the material."
"I think it's going to be unlike anything you've seen before, and certainly unlike anything at Marvel that you've seen before," he added.
'The Fantastic Four' premieres July 25, 2025
Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four arrives in theaters July 25, 2025. pic.twitter.com/Y8KfOo8ZoZ
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Shakman told Collider that the movie will begin filming in the UK at Pinewood Studios in the spring.
"Fantastic Four" will be released in summer 2025, as part of phase six of the MCU.