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Marvel’s upcomingFantastic Fourreboot has rightly generated hype considering the kind of updates that have come out thus far. While the characters were previously featured in the 20th Century Fox series, perhaps the most accurate depiction from the comics happened in 1994’sFantastic Four: The Animated Series,as it featured multiple narratives taken straight from various traditional DC arcs.
The titular theory, which suggests that the upcoming movie might as well feature the same characters from the timeline seen in the animated offering makes sense on various fronts. Furthermore, it will also pave the way for the potential inclusion of theX-Men ‘97characters in a future live-action movie.
That in itself appears to be something the MCU is inadvertently heading towards, considering the kind of developments that have happened via the various TV series that Marvel has released in recent years.
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2025’sFantastic Fouris confirmed to haveGalactusas its big villain, set to be played by Ralph Ineson, and rumored to evolve into the MCU’s next big baddie. It also includes H.E.R.B.I.E.,Fantastic Four’srobot ally who was seenambling around in the first image releasedon Valentine’s Day.
It is also expected to be set up on an alternate Earth, one which does not include the superheroes seen in Marvel thus far, or at least feature different versions of them, even if they do not end up being shown in the movie itself. All of those elements are already well and truly present in the 1994 Animation series arc, which also included multiple cameos from other superheroes includingIron ManandHulk.
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This means that rather than setting up the movie in a completely new universe, the creators have an opportunity to simply inculcate the same narrative in the live-action. Considering the sheer semantics of bringing forth an altogether new narrative which will need to be set up right from the start, the MCU can easily give this universe its live-action debut, via 2025’sFantastic Four.
That not only follows the recent trend of combining narratives across TV series with movies, but will also set up a potential live-action iteration ofX-Men ‘97,another sureshot treat for fans.
The MCU will only be making its job easier by inculcated 1994Fantastic Fourvia live-action
There are several ways in which TV series have grown more important in the overall MCU. Jonathan Major’s Kang was introduced viaLoki,and would have had a huge future had it not been for the accusations against the actor. Scarlet Witch went villainy inThe Multiverse of Madnessafter the events ofWandaVision.
However, not too many characters from animated narrations have made it to live-action, barring perhaps Peggy Carter’sCaptain Americawho was in some ways introduced first inWhat If…?,although there was no real connection between the two narratives.
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This trend, in addition to the fact that theX-Men ‘97proved to be a major hit, and there is a clear opportunity for Marvel to find further success by bringing them to live-action, means that such a move with respect toFantastic Fourmakes perfect sense.X-Men ‘97in itself was not only perfectly delivered, its characters also surely deserve a live-action future, something which is certain to delight fans.
There is absolutely no reason for Marvel to continue this unsaid demarcation, and not bring its successful animated offerings to live-action, considering the formulae are tried and tested. The process can start off withFantastic Four,and can continue with theX-Men,which will also effectively take away the pressure that exists around the franchise.
Rishabh Bhatnagar
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Rishabh Bhatnagar is an Entertainment and pop culture journalist/editor with Fandom Wire. He has more than 6 years of experience working for multiple major platforms and is himself an avid consumer of worthwhile content. A natural storyteller, Rishabh has a unique way with words and is always looking to improve, as a storyteller, writer, and a journalist.
