As one Marvel Studios blockbuster storms into theaters this weekend, filming has now commenced on the Marvel Cinematic Universe's future as it's being reported that cameras are now rolling on The Fantastic Four, which opens in theaters exactly one year from today!
To mark the occasion, star Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic) shared the first full cast photo of Marvel's First Family, featuring himself alongside Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm/Invisible Woman), Ebon Ross-Bachrach (Ben Grimm/Thing), and Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm/Human Torch).
While plot details remain scarce, the film will be a period piece set during the 1960s. It's also been heavily hinted that it will be in a different timeline, presumably meaning that the events of the film will not take place in the Sacred Timeline of Earth-616.
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige recently revealed, "It is a period film, and there was another piece of art we released with Johnny Storm flying in the air making a 4 symbol. There was a cityscape in that image. There were a lot of smart people who noticed that that cityscape didn’t look exactly like the New York that we know or the New York that existed in the 60s in our world. Those are smart observations, I’ll say...”
Matt Shakman (WandaVision; Game of Thrones; It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) is helming the upcoming feature, with a screenplay from Josh Friedman, Cameron Squires, Eric Pearson, and Peter Cameron. Kevin Feige is onboard as the producer, alongside Grant Curtis, Nick Pepin, and Jamie Christopher.
In addition to the titular foursome, the film will also star Julia Garner (Shalla-Bal/Silver Surfer), Ralph Ineson (Galactus), Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and an undisclosed actor voicing H.E.R.B.I.E.
Even though filming has just gotten underway, the film's four leading stars are all expected to make an apperance during Marvel Studios' Hall H presentation on Saturday night. As for what they'll reveal, well, that's anyone's guess at the moment, but we'd imagine whatever it is, it'll be of the epic variety.
The presentation is expected to be heavily focused on the films, so it's likely we'll get new looks at Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts, although we wouldn't rule out updates on Agatha All Along, Daredevil: Born Again, and other Disney+ titles, although all eyes will likely be on the end of the presentation as many are hopeful we'll get some clarity on the future Phase Six slate, namely on the status of Avengers 5 and Avengers: Secret Wars.
This was probably inevitable but, as screenings of Deadpool & Wolverine begin across the world, major spoilers have started leaking online.
We're not talking about plot summaries either; photos and footage can already be found on social media, with X, Instagram, and TikTok a veritable minefield for any fans hoping to watch the threequel unspoiled.
The best advice we can offer is to avoid those websites/apps and to keep away from the #DeadpoolAndWolverine hashtag. As is, unfortunately, so often the case, some are deliberately spoiling the first R-Rated MCU movie for people just for the "fun" of it.
While we won't be sharing the leaks here, the fact they're out there is newsworthy and a sign perhaps that Marvel Studios needs to avoid these early international releases to stop this sort of thing from happening (it's even possible these stem from domestic or overseas press screenings).
Will the leaks hurt Deadpool & Wolverine's chances of box office success? Honestly, we'd imagine they're more likely to build excitement among fans, particularly as the experience of seeing them in the context of the movie - and on the big screen - is a must. As for regular moviegoers, this isn't the sort of thing they search for.
What do the leaks show? Well, pretty much all the biggest cameos, the entirety of the Deadpool Corps, and Hugh Jackman wearing Wolverine's mask. If you really can't wait, then you'll find that and more at r/LeaksAndRumors.
That mask looks pretty freaking awesome, right?
Just remember, even if you've chosen to indulge in spoilers, not everyone else will want to so please don't ruin anything for people waiting to be surprised in theaters this weekend.
You can read our full review of Deadpool & Wolverine here, but we concluded by saying, "A contender for the best superhero movie ever, Deadpool & Wolverine is two hours of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman proving they were born to play these roles and, crucially, be part of the MCU. It’s a f***ing masterpiece."
Shawn Levy directs Deadpool & Wolverine, which stars Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, Matthew Macfadyen, and Dafne Keen. The movie is written by Ryan Reynolds & Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick & Zeb Wells & Shawn Levy.
Kevin Feige, Reynolds, Levy and Lauren Shuler Donner produce with Louis D’Esposito, Wendy Jacobson, Mary McLaglen, Josh McLaglen, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, George Dewey, Simon Kinberg and Jonathon Komack Martin serving as executive producers.
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Deadpool & Wolverine arrives in theaters on July 26.