Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has revealed the strategic game plan behind setting The Fantastic Four: First Steps on an alternate Earth, providing the clearest road map yet for the conclusion of the Multiverse Saga.

The reboot will unify the MCU into a singular timeline, allowing Marvel to recast legacy characters like Iron Man and Captain America. Feige compared the process to other iconic franchises: “They’re looking for a new James Bond. David Corenswet is the new Superman, and he’s been incredible. That’s always how it works”.

What's coming up for the Marvel Cinematic Universe after "The Fantastic Four: First Steps"? We have the latest on the MCU's next batch of movies.

After the conclusion of Marvel's Secret Wars in 2027, the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it will be forever changed. "Reboot is a scary word,” Marvel boss Kevin Feige told Variety in a massive new interview.

"As we as we kick off phase six with with 'Fantastic Four,' and as everybody knows it ends with 'Secret Wars,'" Feige said.

Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige has explained how Avengers: Secret Wars will change the Marvel Cinematic Universe going forward. The next few years will see another huge two-part team-up, with Doomsday and then Secret Wars. But what will come after that?

Secret Wars Will Reset the MCU The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is approaching a major transformation. Marvel Studios preside

Doomsday, due in 2026, will feature some Marvel figures who have been in the game even longer than Robert Downey Jr., as Iron Man. Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen will return as Professor X and Magneto, having first played the roles for 2000’s X-Men movie.