The reboot will unify the MCU into a singular timeline, allowing Marvel to recast legacy characters like Iron Man and Captain America. Feige compared the process to other iconic franchises: “They’re looking for a new James Bond. David Corenswet is the new Superman, and he’s been incredible. That’s always how it works”.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps marks the start of Phase 6 of the MCU, the final phase of The Multiverse Saga that has tested fans and led to Kevin Feige admitting that Marvel has made "too much" since Avengers: Endgame.

EXCLUSIVE: Pedro Pascal's Avengers leader role as Mr. Fantastic gets clarified by The Fantastic Four: First Steps director after a previous statement.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has had its many heads swirling in the mass confusion of a multiverse for the last few years. This, thank god, is soon coming to an end. MCU boss Kevin Feige has described the forthcoming abandoning of interweaving timelines as a “reset.” But definitely not a “reboot.”

Kevin Feige's state of the MCU address has left fans with plenty to discuss, and we've rounded up the biggest reveals from the Marvel Studios President for you in one place. Read the full roundup

Fantastic Four First Steps has the dual pressure of re-introducing the team and setting up Avengers: Doomsday.

With how well some recent MCU projects have been performing at the box office, Avengers: Doomsday will have a trickier time standing out.