Fantastic Four Timeline ( Real )

publication
November 1961

Release of Original Fantastic Four Comic

The Fantastic Four comic book series was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and first published by Marvel Comics.

film_release
July 8, 2005

2005 Fantastic Four Film Release

The first modern Fantastic Four movie, directed by Tim Story, was released in the United States.

film_release
June 15, 2007

2007 Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Film Release

Sequel to the 2005 film, continuing the adventures of the Fantastic Four characters.

announcement
January 1, 2019

Announcement of Fantastic Four Reboot by Marvel Studios

Marvel Studios announced plans to reboot the Fantastic Four franchise for inclusion in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

film_release
August 7, 2015

Release of Fantastic Four (2015) Film

Another cinematic adaptation of the Fantastic Four was released, unrelated to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Fantastic Four Timeline ( Fictional )

background
Early 1990s

Reed Richards and Ben Grimm's childhood friendship

Reed Richards and Ben Grimm grow up together, forming a strong friendship and dreaming of exploring the universe.

background
Late 1990s

Reed Richards meets Victor Von Doom and Susan Storm at university

Reed Richards encounters Victor Von Doom and Susan Storm during their studies at university, establishing their early academic connections.

science
Early 2000s

Development of the teleportation device

Reed Richards and Victor Von Doom work on creating a device designed for teleportation that would allow travel to other dimensions.

science
2005

Funding of the space experiment

The team secures government funding for a space experiment to send humans through Reed's teleportation device to the parallel dimension.

mission
2007

Launch of the spacecraft to the parallel dimension

Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm embark on the mission to the parallel dimension using the experimental teleportation device.

cataclysmic
2007

Exposure to cosmic radiation in the parallel dimension

While in the parallel dimension, the crew is bombarded with cosmic radiation, altering their DNA and granting them superhuman abilities.

transformation
2007

Return to Earth with superpowers

The Fantastic Four return to Earth, each discovering their unique powers: Reed with extreme elasticity, Sue with invisibility and force fields, Johnny with flame control, and Ben with rock-like strength and durability.

transformation
2007

Victor Von Doom's transformation

Victor Von Doom attempts to follow the team through the portal but is caught in the cosmic storm, resulting in his own transformation with powers and a disfigured appearance.

conflict
2007

Conflict with Victor Von Doom

Victor Von Doom, now wielding dangerous powers, becomes antagonistic and confronts the Fantastic Four, threatening the safety of the world.

resolution
2007

Reed Richards stops Victor Von Doom

Using their combined abilities, the Fantastic Four manage to stop Doom's destructive plans and save the city from catastrophe.