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Fantastic Four's Parallel Realities: Navigating the MCU's Complexities
30 Jul
Summary
- Fantastic Four: First Steps set in separate reality from main MCU
- Film takes place in 1960s, parallel to current 2020s timeline
- No time travel involved, just different synced realities
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is about to get even more complex with the arrival of Fantastic Four: First Steps. Unlike typical MCU films, this new superhero movie is set in a separate reality, Earth-828, rather than the main continuity of Earth-616.
Adding to the complexity, Fantastic Four: First Steps is a period piece, taking place in the 1960s. Director Matt Shakman explains that the filmmakers aimed to capture the aesthetic of the era, including the idea that a World's Fair-like event in New York City in 1964 influenced the overall look and feel of the movie.
While the Fantastic Four will soon be crossing over into the main MCU timeline to team up with the Avengers against Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, Shakman confirms that no time travel is involved. Instead, the 1960s of Earth-828 is unfolding in parallel to the current 2020s of Earth-616, with the two realities existing in sync.
This intricate web of interconnected timelines and realities may seem daunting, but Shakman is confident that fans will be able to follow along as the Fantastic Four's journey unfolds across the multiverse.
