'The Fantastic Four' announces lead cast

‘The Fantastic Four’ , Cast Is Named. ‘The Fantastic Four’ , Cast Is Named. Marvel has announced the cast members for its upcoming 'Fantastic Four' flick to be released on July 25, 2025, 'Variety' reports. Pedro Pascal will play Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic). Vanessa Kirby will play Sue Storm (the Invisible Woman). Joseph Quinn will portray Johnny Storm (the Human Torch). and Ebon Moss-Bachrach will be Ben Grimm (the Thing). Matt Shakman will direct the film. Until now, movie rights for The Fantastic Four belonged to 20th Century Fox. Three Fantastic Four movies were produced by the film studio. Its last attempt to reboot the franchise was a box office bomb, 'Variety' reports. Disney acquired 21st Century Fox in 2019, at which point it gained rights to The Fantastic Four. Other Marvel films slated for 2025 include 'Thunderbolts,' 'Captain America: Brave New World' and 'Blade.'. Other Marvel films slated for 2025 include 'Thunderbolts,' 'Captain America: Brave New World' and 'Blade.'. Other Marvel films slated for 2025 include 'Thunderbolts,' 'Captain America: Brave New World' and 'Blade.'. 2026 will see the release of four films, including 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.' . The only Marvel movie scheduled for release this year is 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' which hits theaters on July 26, 'Variety' reports.