Kevin Feige is Most Excited About ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’

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As a lifelong Marvel enthusiast who has watched the MCU evolve from its humble beginnings to the juggernaut it is today, I can confidently say that my heart skipped a beat when Kevin Feige revealed his anticipation for the upcoming Fantastic Four movie. This team has always been a source of fascination for me, and their underwhelming portrayals on screen thus far have left a void in the Marvel universe that I’ve longed to see filled.

The head of Marvel Studios shares the same enthusiasm for Marvel films as every other fan. Therefore, much like millions of MCU fans, he’s particularly eager for certain upcoming movies, and during a talk at the Disney APAC Content Showcase in Singapore, Feige shared which upcoming Marvel Studios projects have him the most thrilled and why.

There are numerous upcoming movies in the pipeline, featuring significant debuts, long-awaited comebacks, and the final chapter of the Multiverse Saga. Among these, one stands out particularly for Kevin Feige. As the movie nears completion, Feige expressed his unrestrained excitement for the revamped version of a Marvel superhero team that has struggled to meet its potential on the big screen. He stated:

I’m thrilled with each project, but if I had to choose one, it would be ‘Fantastic Four.’ It’s a dream come true after trying to bring this story to life for 25 years. This is our chance to introduce Marvel’s original superhero team into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The cast we recently discussed is simply outstanding. They are wrapping up filming next week, and the movie will hit theaters this summer. After that, these characters will immediately join our next ‘Avengers’ movie. I’m incredibly excited about the future of the Fantastic Four.

The Fantastic Four’s Inclusion in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ is Confirmed

It was anticipated that the Fantastic Four would play a significant role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)’s future, but Kevin Feige’s remarks clarified that Mr. Fantastic will be spearheading his team in “Avengers: Doomsday.” This could potentially increase the appeal of the summer release for Marvel enthusiasts.

In recent years, it seems that the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has found it challenging to keep fans engaged. After the phenomenal success of “Avengers: Endgame”, followers anticipated subsequent films with great enthusiasm, only to find their expectations unfulfilled. The main cause for this decline in excitement seemed to stem from an overabundance of Marvel projects hitting screens one after another, and a noticeable diminution in the scale of movies such as “Black Widow”. However, the summer’s releases of “Deadpool” and “Wolverine” offered a respite. The true test of how the absence of superhero films in 2024 has affected audiences’ desire to return to theaters in 2025 will unfold with the February release of “Captain America: Brave New World”.

As “Fantastic Four: First Steps” hits theaters in July, Marvel Studios will be aiming to consistently rack up box office revenue approaching the $1 billion milestone once more. With significant shifts on the horizon for the company’s productions post-2027’s “Avengers: Secret Wars”, fans might want to savor the offerings over the next two years, as this quality of content could be a rarity in the future.

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2024-12-01 19:03