Exciting News: Director for The Fantastic Four 2 Likely Confirmed
A recent report indicates that Disney may have already selected the director for the highly anticipated sequel, The Fantastic Four 2. So, who could be at the helm of this cinematic adventure? According to industry insider Jeff Sneider from The InSneider, Matt Shakman—who directed the first film and the acclaimed Marvel miniseries WandaVision—is “likely” returning to direct the sequel.
Despite the first film not achieving blockbuster status, Marvel executives are optimistic about the sequel’s potential. Sneider points out that they believe the upcoming appearances of the Fantastic Four in the next two Avengers films, Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, will help boost the franchise’s visibility and box office performance.
Disney CEO Bob Iger recently praised The Fantastic Four: First Steps, highlighting its successful launch of an important franchise within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), even if it didn’t reach the financial heights of titles like Avengers. However, the film experienced a steep 66% drop in box office earnings during its second weekend, a notable decline for a movie that has received positive feedback from both critics and audiences. Current projections suggest that First Steps may underperform compared to the DCU film Superman, which debuted just one week earlier.
Set against a vibrant, 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic backdrop, Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ben Grimm/The Thing—as they confront their most significant challenges yet.
The film is produced by Kevin Feige, with executive producers Louis D’Esposito, Grant Curtis, and Tim Lewis. Mitch Bell serves as co-producer, with the musical score composed by Michael Giacchino. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is set to hit theaters in the United States on July 25, 2025.
Furthermore, it has been confirmed that cast members Pascal, Kirby, Quinn, and Moss-Bachrach will reprise their roles in Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release in December 2026. For now, you can catch The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which is currently showing in theaters!
Originally reported by Anthony Nash at SuperHeroHype.
