Strong reviews are also a great indicator for The Fantastic Four's MCU future, especially as they will play a major part in the next two Avengers films. The cast of The Fantastic Four: First Steps are all confirmed to return for Avengers: Doomsday and ...

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.

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 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.”

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

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has introduced dozens of different and amazing heroes, and only a few of them are official members of the Avengers team.