- The Fantastic Four: First Steps It does not require any Marvel or TV movie for the television show.
- Its director Matt Shakman says it is an independent story in every way of the word.
- Shakman also confirms that he was not asked to be installed directly Avengers: Doomsday history
The Fantastic Four: First Steps The director Matt Shakman has reiterated that the film is an independent story that does not require any task by Marvel fans.
Speaking to Techradar, Shakman says that the next film is not indebted to the same connective fabric as other Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) projects are because it exists in a parallel dimension. It is for this reason, believes Shakman, that MCU devotees and newcomers can enjoy the Marvel movie phase 6.
For the uninitiated: the last restart of the big screen of Fantastic Four is established in an alternative reality for the MCU. They reside in another designated universe Earth-828, which is a reference to the birthday (August 28) of the Marvel Jack Kirby icon, who co-Created Marvel’s first family with Stan Lee.
The existence of the homonym of SuperTeam in a separate dimension is the first time that a Marvel Studios project outside the MCU is established, also known as Earth-616. It is a decision that is not only vital for history that First steps He will say, but also released Shakman and the company of the increasingly complex shared universe that began 17 years ago (and he said!) Iron man.
“I love Marvel’s shared narration,” Shakman told me. “I love interconnection and I certainly enjoyed Wandavisión [the Disney+ show that Shakman directed all nine episodes of]which was a large part of that interconnection.
“But, it was very liberating to focus on this universe where we did not have to deal with all that. This was our opportunity to build a completely new universe where they [Fantastic Four] They are the only heroes. You don’t need to see other Marvel films or programs to appreciate it. There are no Easter eggs. There are no other heroes. It’s just about them, their world and their history. “
That will not be the case once First steps‘The final credits have shot. One of this year’s new films is the parent of Avengers: DoomsdayWith events in the 2025 Marvel final film that leads directly to the next Avengers movie. For more details about that, read my final guide on Avengers: Doomsday.
Then, despite First steps Being an independent story, Shakman was asked to establish any history rhythms for Avengers 5 In your first MCU movie?
“Where they go here, that depends on others,” he joked. “Eventually they will join the most powerful heroes on Earth and that will be fun to see.”
I guess we will discover it when First steps He arrives at theaters around the world on Friday, July 25! Meanwhile, read my final guide on The Fantastic Four: First Stepsand my First steps Delivery guide and character, to learn more before launch. Then, read the section below to obtain a more exclusive coverage of the superhero movie.
