Overview
- An industry insider reports that Marvel intends to move ahead with a Fantastic Four sequel slated for after Avengers: Secret Wars and prefers Matt Shakman to return as director.
- The reported strategy hinges on the team appearing in upcoming Avengers films first, with Marvel expecting crossover visibility to boost the sequel’s audience.
- The Fantastic Four: First Steps earned about $521–522 million worldwide and scored 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, marking a franchise high yet a modest total by broader MCU standards.
- Marvel has not officially announced any post–Secret Wars slate details, so the sequel remains unconfirmed by the studio.
- Separate chatter about additional Avengers: Doomsday shoots in April and rumored casting for the movie’s villain is circulating but remains unverified.