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Fantastic Four<\/em> is one of the most anticipated movies in Phase 4 of the MCU, but we don\u2019t know much about it. There\u2019s no release date for the film, and we haven\u2019t gotten any news about the Fantastic Four<\/em> cast. What we do know is that director Jon Watts dropped out of the project about a month ago. New reports indicate that Marvel is searching for Watts\u2019s replacement. But the rumors aren\u2019t particularly exciting. It sure looks like we won\u2019t get a Fantastic Four<\/em> release date anytime soon.<\/p>\n

The exciting rumors<\/h2>\n

Back in January, we saw exciting Fantastic Four<\/em> reports that prompted us to speculate that some sort of announcement would be coming soon. Some of those reports suggested that Jon Watts might soon start work on Fantastic Four<\/em>, as he was done working on Spider-Man: No Way Home<\/em>. Separately, leakers said that Marvel was already casting for Fantastic Four<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Weeks turned into months, but we did get hear anything about Fantastic Four<\/em>. Various leakers claimed that Mister Fantastic would appear in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness<\/em>. Not only that, but it would be John Krasinski playing the film\u2019s Reed Richards. And those rumors turned out to be accurate.<\/p>\n

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Fantastic Four teaser from Marvel movies promo clip. Image source: Marvel Studios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

With just a few days left until the Doctor Strange 2<\/em> release, we heard that Jon Watts had backed out of Fantastic Four<\/em>. This wasn\u2019t a rumor but a confirmed fact. Marvel commented on the matter, and so did Watts.<\/p>\n

Even then, some made lemonade of the news. Watts\u2019s departure wasn\u2019t necessarily heralding an imminent Fantastic Four<\/em> release delay. We saw rumors claiming that Marvel already has a plan B in place to prevent it from wasting additional time searching for directors. Krasinski would direct and star in the Fantastic Four<\/em> reboot, those reports said.<\/p>\n

The search for the Fantastic Four<\/em> director continues<\/h2>\n

Fast-forward to early June, and Deadline\u2019s<\/em> Justin Kroll<\/a> says that a source revealed Marvel is looking at a long list of Fantastic Four<\/em> director candidates. The person said they\u2019d be shocked if Marvel picks a name before Labor Day.<\/p>\n

Apparently, Marvel is looking at a large mix of candidates, with Feige & Co. \u201ctaking a lot of shots at some big names.\u201d<\/p>\n

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One source close to process, \u201cKevin doesn\u2019t want oversee entire shoot and after not having to worry about that with Raimi, he is very game to same outcome with this shoot.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Justin Kroll (@krolljvar) June 2, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Feige appreciated the Sam Raimi experience making Multiverse of Madness<\/em>, and he\u2019s looking to replicate it. \u201cKevin doesn\u2019t want [to] oversee [the] entire shoot, and after not having to worry about that with Raimi, he is very game to same outcome with this shoot,\u201d an unnamed source said.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s excellent news for the movie but not great for the Fantastic Four<\/em> release. Any big names Marvel might want to direct the film are probably working on other projects. And if that Labor Day estimate is accurate, Marvel has several months to decide. Therefore, we don\u2019t expect any Fantastic Four<\/em> release news soon.<\/p>\n

What about Disney Plus Day?<\/h2>\n

We will point out that Disney Plus Day takes place on September 8th. That\u2019s after Labor Day. And that\u2019s when Marvel might drop additional details for the next batch of MCU movies and TV shows to hit cinemas and streaming. But don\u2019t hold your breath for a Fantastic Four<\/em> director and\/or cast announcement.<\/p>\n

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Feige is definitely game to make Fantastic Four in a very Star Trek inspired way. This is among the most important franchises he\u2019s ever done.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Greatphase (@greatphase15) June 2, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Finally, there\u2019s one more report to mention. A leaker who goes by the name of Greatphase<\/em> on Twitter implies that delays might be in order. Feige apparently wants to make Fantastic Four<\/em> in a \u201cvery Star Trek inspired way.\u201d And the movie is the most important franchise he\u2019s ever worked on.<\/p>\n

With all that in mind, we won\u2019t even wonder whether Krasinski passed the Reed Richards test in Doctor Strange 2<\/em>. Because Marvel sure isn\u2019t ready to announce anything about the MCU\u2019s Fantastic Four team.<\/p>\n

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