So grab this: Cosmic whispers straight from Comic-Con reveal some intriguing truth bombs about the upcoming Fantastic Four movie. Now, let’s set the record straight; plot alerts of significant proportions lie ahead, so consider yourself clued in.

Cast yourselves back to the recent past, circa 2019. Back then, industry whispers hinted at a rather novel origin story for the Fantastic Four, one twining their existence into the fabric of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Borrowing a leaf from the Captain America narrative, the supposition was that the Fantastic Four were residents of the swinging ’60s. Yes, even rubbing shoulders with Hank and Janet Pym. But then, they pull a vanishing act, disappearing into the Quantum Realm or Negative Zone. They re-emerge years later, no worse for wear in terms of aging. One would have supposed that explains their conspicuous absence in the MCU thus far.

Mingling with Multiverses

But that’s not the case, folks! Instead, the Fantastic Four origin spins an intriguing web within the Multiverse, yet retains its roots in the 1960s. Tune yourself into this frequency: the Fantastic Four dwell in a different universe, one set on the shiny, chrome-plated knobs of an alternate earth. According to the poster art – and just try to contain your excitement here – their universe is still living it up in the ’60s. Picture this – JFK is still alive, and all the other delightful trimmings of that era are the norm.

Unleashing the Unforeseen

And now, drumroll, please, for the big reveal: Julia Garner is taking form as the Silver Surfer. But hold your gasps – she’s not around for the full ride. Garner’s Silver Surfer bites the dust either in her early moments or during the first act of the movie.

Our surveillance continues with a tease of Fantastic Four at Comic-Con tonight. Marvel has been adorning the streets of San Diego with banners that swing elusively towards the FF. Not forgetting the stellar drone display of the Fantastic Four and Galactus. Pedro Pascal has also dropped hints of the start of filming via his social media. Now there’s one to keep your eyes trained on.

So mark it on your calendars. Fantastic Four debuts on July 25, 2025, headed by the directorial prowess of Matt Shakman. Its stellar cast includes Pedro Pascal as Mr. Fantastic Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as the Invisible Woman Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as The Human Torch Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach taking up the mantle as Ben Grimm, the ever-lovin’ blue-eyed Thing. Galactus is incarnated via Ralph Ineson. It’s a date!