Even with recent disappointments in the MCU's trajectory, excitement remains high for the upcoming "The Fantastic Four" and the "X-Men" reboot slated for 2028. While official details for "The Fantastic Four" have been scarce, fans recently captured and widely circulated unexpected set photos online.
Two "The Fantastic Four" set photos shared by Fantastic Four Updates (@F4Update) reveal Joseph Quinn, known for "Stranger Things," as Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, wearing the Fantastic Four suit on a beach.
Some netizens boldly speculated that, given "The Fantastic Four" is expected to serve as a prelude to "Avengers: Secret Wars," Joseph Quinn's Human Torch might have entered an alternate universe under certain circumstances, with the set photo's location being part of that other reality.
Of course, without knowing the exact location or what the Human Torch was doing in this particular scene, it's difficult to make further conjectures or analyses to explain why he appears to be alone.
Nevertheless, these photos offer a first glimpse at the MCU's "Fantastic Four" costume design. While the fan-captured images aren't perfectly clear, Joseph Quinn's dark blue and white suit is still discernible.
The MCU's "The Fantastic Four" is directed by "WandaVision" helmer Matt Shakman, with the screenplay penned by "Avatar: The Way of Water" co-writer Josh Friedman. The film is currently set for a North American release on July 25, 2025.