Fantastic FourdirectorMatt Shakmanteased an ‘optimistic’ story set for the Marvel Studios reboot.

While details on the project remain scarce, a few tidbits have trickled over the past year or so.

Last fall, it was finally confirmed thatWandaVisiondirectorMatt Shakman would be taking on directing dutiesforFantastic Fouras well.

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That trio leaned into either edgy or darker tones that were products of the time in which they debuted.

That"optimistic"tone makes sense for the MCU that the film will join.

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Andcasting will be the first indication of what that looks like.

Fantastic Fouris set to debut in theaters on February 14, 2025.

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