If you’re wondering why some TV shows and movies Marvel it’s been so long since their initial announcement, it’s probably due to Disney. At least that’s what the book says. MCU: Reign of Marvel Studiosthe authors of which claim that Mickey Mouse’s house got Kevin Feige’s team to pitch several Phase 6 projects in advance to please its shareholders. A situation that would particularly affect two titles: Fantastic Four And Armored Wars.
According to the aforementioned outlet, Disney pressured Marvel Studios to announce Phase 6 production during Investor Day 2020, which took place in December of that year. This was to be done on the direct orders of Bob Chapek, then Disney CEO, and Bob Iger, who stepped down as CEO earlier that year but remained a board member.
Disney’s idea was to calm the worries of fans and investors in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, while at the same time raising expectations for the future. So Marvel Studios came onto the scene with a long list of trailers and news mentioning upcoming games like WandaVision, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness or Lokiand others that are very vague or distant, e.g. Fantastic Four And Armored Wars.
The authors of the book claim that The last two weren’t even close to starting production.. But Marvel succumbed to pressure and let them go to feed hype and paint a better picture in a very difficult context. Almost three years after this announcement, both films are still in the very early stages of development.
Disney pressure to announce Fantastic Four And Armored Wars
The sixth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will consist of at least 11 productions, including TV series and films. However, only a few of them have already become official within this premiere segment. We are talking, of course, about Fantastic Four and the next two parts Avengers: Kang Dynasty And Secret Wars. When Armored Wars Details are really sparse, although it is expected to be part of this example.
If we analyze Fantastic Four, the project has caused great speculation and has not been without controversy. When Marvel announced the feature film at Investor Day 2020, it indicated that Jon Watts will take over leadership. However, in April 2022, the director unexpectedly left the project and was replaced by Matt Shakmandirector WandaVision.
Rumors about Fantastic Four They focus more on casting than how the characters will be presented in the MCU. Recently, information appeared that Pedro Pascal will be the main candidate for the role of Reed Richards. While Javier Bardem would be a strong choice to play Galactus, the film’s villain. At other times, Adam Driver and Antonio Banderas were considered options for both characters; while Vanessa Kirby could be Sue Storm.
If we observe Armored Wars, the panorama is much more blurry. Marvel presented it as a series for Disney+ with Don Cheadle returns as James Rhodes/War Machine. However, the project grew so large that it could be turned into a film and shown in theaters. In late 2022, a rumor surfaced that the story would bring back James Spader as Ultron, although nothing more is known.
Don Cheadle himself admitted earlier this year that Secret Invasion will serve as a starting point for events Armored Wars. However, the failure of the series starring Samuel L. Jackson It looks like the land is not in the best condition.. As of now, this film does not have a specific release date yet. Fantastic FourIn the meantime, they are due to appear on billboards around the world on May 2, 2025, barring another delay.
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