Summary
TheMarvel Cinematic Universeis set to introduce a new team to fill the hole left behind in the universe afterGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Following theending ofGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, there are fewer flagship teams left in the MCU. While a new team of Guardians is assembled from some of the other members at that film’s end, there are no concrete plans to use them anywhere.While newAvengersfilms are certainly happening, there isn’t currently a team. As a result, the universe appears to need new ensembles.
James Gunn was an impactful force at Marvel, with much of the universe’s tone finding its origins with his enormous hitGuardians of the Galaxy, and is now at DC Studios putting together an entirely new universe. Given Gunn’s absence, making aGuardians of the Galaxy 4moviethat feels akin to his previous trilogy would be difficult, especially so soon after the ending of the original trilogy. However, there is a great deal that theGuardianstrilogy did forthe MCU timelinethat the franchise is now set to look at replicating with a new team.
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The Fantastic Four Are Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Replacement
The Film Is Marvel’s First Step Into A New Universe
The Fantastic Four: First Stepsmovielooks to fill the hole that theGuardians of the Galaxyfilms left behind. There are several comparisons that can be made here, with the first and most obvious being that both are ensemble films that set up new superhero teams.
While Mr. Fantastic and the Human Torch are certainly not as obtuse as Groot and Rocket Raccoon,both films look to embody a distinct, cosmic aesthetic that feels separate and standalone from the MCU.The newFantastic Fourfootage showed an incredible retro-futurist look at the universe that those heroes inhabit, which has direct parallels to the futuristic and yet often worn-down and much repaired ships and gear that the Guardians can often be found with.
Following that line, both will be established distant from the Earth of the MCU.Guardians of the Galaxyinhabited their own space before joining the team in twoAvengersmovies directed by the Russos, and the same will be true ofThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, with the movie appearing to be both set at a point before the current timeline, and set in another universe.
In addition, it’s worth noting that the Guardians of the Galaxy movies did some work setting up Thanos for the MCU and fleshing out what his story looked like for the franchise. With new rumors suggestingThe Fantastic Fourwill introduce Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, who is poised to be the main threat for theAvengersfilms, it seems the upcoming Marvel movie could also mirror this aspect of the trilogy, bringing the two series even closer together.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Cast
The Fantastic 4: First Steps features Marvel’s First Family navigating their dual roles as superheroes and family members in a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world. They defend Earth from a formidable space god, Galactus, and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer, testing their familial bonds and heroic resolve.
The Fantastic Four Goes Up Against James Gunn’s Superman In 2025
Jurassic World 4 And The Naked Gun Also Release That Month
Supermanwill release on July 11th, andThe Fantastic Four: First Stepswill follow two weeks later on July 25.The two are set to be among the biggest superhero films of summer 2025, along withThunderbolts*in May.Other summer 2025 films will include a newJurassic Worldsequel and the follow-up toMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1.Amidst a packed summer full of big, bombastic films, it will be exciting to see which of the two films performs better in July 2025 and beyond, as both have incredible box office potential but also some uncertainty.
Supermanwill be launching an entirely new universe, and there is a great deal of baggage attached to that. The DCEU collapsed in its final years,leaving the first stage of this new DC cinematic universe a particularly crucial one.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps, meanwhile, will also pave a new path for the MCU, potentially adding its own new universe to the world. Following some ups and downs with the brand over the past few years, it remains to be seen if audiences will turn out for a new Marvel superhero property like they did forCaptain Marvel, or if the result will be a disappointing one.
Superman
Superman (2025): Superman follows the dual life of Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis, as he endeavors to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Set against a backdrop of personal discovery, the film explores his journey of identity as he navigates his existence in a complex world.
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July 2025 Is Going to Be A Great Time For Superhero Movie Fans
San Diego Comic-Con Promises Even More Treats In 2025
July 2025 promises to be full of excellent experiences for superhero movie fans. In addition to the films at the multiplex, where bothSupermanandThe Fantastic Four: First Stepswill give incredible insight into the shape and future of each of their respective universes,the month will also feature San Diego Comic-Con.With a number of major announcements coming from SDCC 2024, which culminated in Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the MCU as Doctor Doom, it seems there will certainly be more news and footage to come out of the convention next year.
It would not be unreasonable to believe thatAvengers: Doomsdaycould receive its first trailer at SDCC 2025. The film starts shooting early in 2024, and there will likely be enough filmed to bring something to Hall H. The film releases in May 2025, so this would be early - however, it is certainly possible. WithCaptain America: Brave New WorldandThunderbolts*behind the franchise at this point, there will undoubtedly be some new exciting information that comes out that month following SDCC.
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Marvel is in need of a new franchise that really connects with audiences, and it appears they are best set to replicate theirGuardianssuccess with the upcomingThe Fantastic Four: First Steps. With a stellar cast of Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, and a whole lot more, the film promises to open up an entirely new side of the MCU with its multiversal story. Given the team is confirmed to appear inAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Wars, the film will certainly be a significant part of theMarvel Cinematic Universestory going forward.
Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a multimedia superhero franchise that began in 2008 with Paramount’s Iron Man starring Robert Downey Jr. The franchise quickly grew in popularity, with Disney eventually buying out Marvel Entertainment in 2009. The MCU consists of dozens of movies and TV shows, most notably Avengers: Endgame, WandaVision, and Loki.
