The ‘Fantastic 4’ movie is in trouble

He reboot of the fantastic four and his entrance to Marvel Cinematic Universe is in trouble. One more of the dozens that accumulate to the study, between the departure of Victoria Alonso, the poor results at the box office and criticism of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania or the troubles of Jonathan Majors.

According to a report published by the hollywood reporter, Marvel Studios has hired Josh Friedmann to rewrite the script for the film to be directed by Matt Shakman (Scarlet Witch and Vision/WandaVision).

Apparently, the studio was not happy with the work of Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer, who are known for their scripts in comedy productions. Friedman’s arrival could mean a much more serious tone for the fantastic four. He is known for his work as a writer in Avatar 2: The Water Sense, Terminator: Dark Fateand is co-creator of Foundation (AppleTV+). Also in The War of the Worlds, directed by Steven Spielberg.

The change of scriptwriter for the fantastic four it may be the product of creative differences. But also of profound changes that should occur in Marvel Studios to straighten the course of the franchise, which does not seem to recover after Avengers: Endgame and all the problems unleashed in Hollywood after the coronavirus.

What the arrival of Josh Friedman means for The Fantastic 4 and for Marvel Studios

The arrival of Josh Friedman to rewrite the script of the fantastic four It is an unmistakable sign of the storm that Marvel Studios is going through. With a good number of productions —both series and movies— with bad reviews, little audience, harsh criticism, and lack of interest from the audience, the most successful film franchise in history is in danger of disappearing.

the fantastic four is one of the most recognizable superhero groups in history. Therefore, the film with which they would introduce the characters into the Marvel Cinematic Universe is of the utmost importance and key at the narrative level. In addition, it is the production with which they start their sixth phase.

After the disappointment that meant the start of phase five of the UCM with Ant-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaIt looks like Marvel Studios is actively looking to avoid another setback.

History does not play in favor of the study either. Both attempts to bring the Fantastic Four to the movies have been disappointing. First with the origin film released in 2005, directed by Tim Story and its sequel, The Fantastic Four and the Silver Surfer.

Although a third and fourth part had initially been planned, Fox decided to cancel them and reboot the franchise. In 2015 it premiered the fantastic four directed by Josh Trankan absolute disaster for critics with a total disaster at the box office.

After the purchase of Fox by Disney, the fantastic four can be integrated into the Disney Cinematic Universe. The film would initially be directed by Jon Watts (director of the latest Spider-Man trilogy), but in 2022 he resigned from the project.

With a change of director, and a change of scriptwriter for this third iteration in the cinema of the fantastic four, it appears that the sub-franchise is radioactive. It will be a titanic task to be able to make it a success in the cinema. The premiere is scheduled for February 14, 2025.

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The ‘Fantastic 4’ movie is in trouble