The latest update on the Fantastic Four reboot has sparked concerns among fans as rumors suggest another potential delay for the Marvel movie. Fans have been looking forward to the movie since its initial announcement. While the studio is yet to disclose the movie’s cast, there are speculations that Pedro Pascal might be chosen for the role of Reed Richards, aka Mr. Fantastic.
However, this potential casting choice has generated worries among fans due to the actor’s hectic schedule. These concerns appear to be coming true as a new update suggests that the reboot might face further delays attributed to Pascal’s busy schedule.
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Fantastic Four Could Reportedly Face Another Delay
A new update suggests another potential delay for Marvel’s highly anticipated movie, Fantastic Four. Originally scheduled for a November 8, 2024 release, the film has been through multiple delays and has been pushed back to February 2025 and later to May 2025.
However, the uncertainty continues, as insider Jeff Sneider has recently shared that its filming, which was initially expected to commence in the Spring, is now postponed to the third quarter. A contributing factor to this delay is also believed to be Pedro Pascal’s hectic schedule.
Pascal, rumored to play Reed Richards in the MCU, recently withdrew from Zach Cregger’s Weapons allegedly due to his commitments to the Marvel project. The speculated delay has been claimed to be due to his involvement in filming the next season of The Last of Us.
Additionally, Pascal’s reported casting in Ari Aster’s Eddington could also be another reason for the delay. As uncertainties loom over the fate of the Fantastic Four reboot, fans are growing more concerned about the project’s timeline.
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Fans Concerned Amidst Uncertainties for Fantastic Four
Due to the reported postponement in the filming of Marvel’s Fantastic Four, it is now assumed that the movie could have an additional delay of approximately two months. It is alleged that, amidst these setbacks, the studio might consider swapping its release schedule with Thunderbolts.
Originally slated for a July 2025 release, Thunderbolts could potentially be moved up to May, while Fantastic Four might be rescheduled for a July release. Although the studio has not officially confirmed these claims, fans are expressing growing concerns about the MCU’s introduction of Marvel’s first family, given the series of delays.
Hmm, It’s good that they’re taking their time.
— Justin (@WatershipPark) January 14, 2024
no, delay thunderbolts and release fantastic four on november 2024
— 𝖉𝖎𝖓 (@king2din) January 15, 2024
How far into filming is Thunderbolts???
— Julian (@DClover52) January 14, 2024
no1 asked for Thunderbolts though
— Salim Mchumu (@NiiteTitan) January 15, 2024
Gonna pretend to be shock pic.twitter.com/MWUDatCGz9
— I Loved you first. (@DENANLOVE1) January 14, 2024
Works for me, then thunderbolts can do FF post credit scene
— jrdy (@tfd_jrdy) January 14, 2024
If it’s done by all means bring it forward, but if it’s not then push it back until it’s done.
— Agent-Phoenix (@AgentPhoenixx) January 14, 2024
They voiced their opinion on social media platform X (Twitter), with some fans finding the delay acceptable for quality reasons, while others questioned if Thunderbolts is too far into production to be released ahead of the reboot. A section of fans also suggested sticking to the original schedule. Marvel Studios has not said anything about the potential delay yet.
As of now, Fantastic Four is scheduled to be released on May 2, 2025.
