Disney's acquisition of Fox enabled the X-Men and Fantastic Four to finally join the Marvel Cinematic Universe after a lengthy absence. However, their introduction post major conflicts, like Thanos' threat, creates continuity issues. The Eternals faced similar challenges, revealing their existence had been hidden since humanity's beginnings. The Fantastic Four were placed in a different universe to address concerns about their absence during pivotal moments. Director Matt Shakman emphasized setting them in a retrofuturist utopia nodding to their optimistic origins in the 1960s, aligning with their character's themes.
Marvel's acquisition of Fox solved a massive problem for the MCU, bringing the X-Men and Fantastic Four into the fold after 17 years of absence.
Introducing the X-Men and the Fantastic Four late in the MCU's timeline presents continuity challenges, especially after major threats like Thanos.
Director Matt Shakman stated that placing the Fantastic Four in a retrofuturist utopia is a meta nod to their origins during a time of optimism.
Setting the Fantastic Four on a different Earth allows Marvel to avoid questions about their absence during critical events like Thanos' threat.
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