{"id":73566,"date":"2025-05-09T04:49:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T08:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=73566"},"modified":"2025-05-31T04:51:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T08:51:06","slug":"the-fantastic-four-and-the-new-avengers-are-set-to-have-a-great-future-ahead-in-the-marvel-cinematic-universe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/the-fantastic-four-and-the-new-avengers-are-set-to-have-a-great-future-ahead-in-the-marvel-cinematic-universe\/73566\/","title":{"rendered":"The Fantastic Four and The New Avengers are set to have a great future ahead in the Marvel Cinematic Universe"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Marvel Studios is going all in on its next era of superhero teams, and fans better buckle up\u2014because things are about to get wild.<\/p>\n

While Thunderbolts\u204e<\/em> is still blowing up the box office and sending shockwaves through theatres, the studio is already setting its sights on the future. And it\u2019s a big one. The next team to enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) spotlight? None other than the Fantastic Four<\/strong>, led by Pedro Pascal as Mr. Fantastic.<\/p>\n

According to insider Jeff Sneider<\/strong>, Marvel has some pretty huge long-term plans in place for both the Thunderbolts\u204e<\/strong> and the Fantastic Four<\/strong>. These two teams won\u2019t just be one-off appearances\u2014they\u2019re going to become major players in multiple upcoming MCU projects.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s break it down:<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re still catching your breath from Thunderbolts\u204e<\/em>, here\u2019s a quick reminder: the team is Marvel\u2019s edgier, more morally grey answer to the Avengers. This lineup includes:<\/p>\n

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    Yelena Belova<\/strong> (Florence Pugh)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Bucky Barnes \/ The Winter Soldier<\/strong> (Sebastian Stan)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    U.S. Agent \/ John Walker<\/strong> (Wyatt Russell)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Red Guardian<\/strong> (David Harbour)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Ghost<\/strong> (Hannah John-Kamen)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Sentry \/ Robert Reynolds<\/strong> (Lewis Pullman, whose performance is reportedly off the charts)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    They\u2019ve even been teased as The New Avengers<\/em> in some marketing efforts. Director Jake Schreier recently hinted at Marvel\u2019s strategy to \u201cpull a switcheroo and sell\u201d this unconventional team as the new face of justice.<\/p>\n

    Over in the cosmic corner of the MCU, the Fantastic Four<\/strong> are finally stepping into the spotlight. This reboot is one of Marvel\u2019s most anticipated projects. The team:<\/p>\n

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      Reed Richards \/ Mr. Fantastic<\/strong> \u2013 Pedro Pascal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Sue Storm \/ The Invisible Woman<\/strong> \u2013 Vanessa Kirby<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Johnny Storm \/ The Human Torch<\/strong> \u2013 Joseph Quinn<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Ben Grimm \/ The Thing<\/strong> \u2013 Ebon Moss-Bachrach<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Their debut film is expected to reshape the MCU in a big way, especially with connections to multiverse events and beyond.<\/p>\n

      And it gets better: both the Thunderbolts\u204e and the Fantastic Four have been confirmed for Marvel\u2019s next epic crossover<\/strong>, Avengers: Doomsday<\/em>.<\/p>\n

      This high-stakes film will pit the heroes against Doctor Doom<\/strong>, one of the most powerful and feared villains in Marvel history. And here\u2019s the twist that left everyone speechless at 2024\u2019s San Diego Comic-Con:<\/p>\n

      Robert Downey Jr. is back. But not as Iron Man.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      He\u2019s returning in a jaw-dropping role reversal\u2014as Victor Von Doom<\/strong> himself. Yes, RDJ will now be playing the MCU\u2019s next major villain, setting up a clash with both his former Avengers co-stars and the newcomers trying to defend Earth.<\/p>\n

      With this mix of old legends, rising anti-heroes, and new faces, Marvel\u2019s next phase looks explosive, unpredictable, and absolutely thrilling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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