Fantastic Four Sequel Pulled from Fox Schedule

Despite the fact that Fox has said they’re commited to the Fantastic Four franchise in the wake of the reboot’s disastrous box office run, it appears that the sequel may be dead for now. “Fantastic Four” opened to universally awful reviews in August and the negative reaction was only fueled by the behind-the-scenes drama with director Josh Trank.

“Fantastic Four” stars Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Bell, Toby Kebbell, Reg E. Cathey and Tim Blake Nelson. But this could be the first sign that the superhero family is heading back home to Marvel Studios.

Writer and producer Simon Kinberg was also quoted in an interview at the Toronto worldwide Film Festival in September saying that “We’re figuring out what that [“Fantastic Four” sequel] movie would be”, giving credence to the idea that the studio is taking more time to strategize. But after three failed attempts to do the Fantastic Four justice, it may be time to try a new approach.

But is there any way for Fox to save the Fantastic Four? Making the future for this long mired franchise to become unclear. Sony and Marvel reached a similar agreement for Spider-Man earlier this year and the character will make his MCU debut in “Captain America: Civil War”.

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The reasons for Fox’s decision to officially remove the sequel from their schedule remains uncertain, according to ComicBook.com, meaning the studio could possibly be delaying the project while devising a “strategy” for how to keep the Fantastic Four franchise alive. Spend as little amount of money and resources on scripts and concept art to satisfy the legal requirements. But by then, it may already be too late.