Kevin Feige recently discussed Marvel Studios’ approach to The Fantastic Four: First Steps and its Earth-828 setting in a new press interview. He explained the early decision to set the film in a separate universe,

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has revealed that following 2027's 'Avengers: Secret Wars,' the full team of X-Men and even Tony Stark and Steve Rogers will be recast.

"I said this before 'woke' and 'DEI' became a thing and I am still saying it after," the Marvel Studios president and producer said.