Chris Evans' costume fromFantastic Fourwas drastically updated inDeadpool & Wolverine, and I am still disappointed by it. By the time ofDeadpool & Wolverine’s ending, I had minimal complaints about the movie. More so than any Multiverse Saga film aside fromSpider-Man: No Way Home, I thoughtDeadpool & Wolverineused the promise of variants and cameos most effectively. Not only were thecameos ofDeadpool & Wolverinewell-chosen from a purely exciting standpoint, but they also perfectly fit the themes of the film’s story.
Perhaps the most surprised I was throughout the film was when Chris Evans was introduced. From theDeadpool & WolverineEaster eggsto the Avengers to the ultimate reveal that Evans was back as Johnny Storm rather than Captain America, the cameo and how it was handled will live long in my memory. However, despite being overly exciting and stoking my excitement for theMCU’sThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsin 2025, one aspect of Chris Evans' Johnny Storm return did disappoint me: his costume.
Deadpool & Wolverine Gave Johnny Storm An Updated Fantastic Four Costume
Johnny Storm’s Costume Was Notably Different From The 2005 Original
While the costume inDeadpool & Wolverinefor Johnny Storm still looks good, I was surprised to see how many changes it made to the original outfits from 2005’sFantastic Four.InDeadpool & Wolverine,Johnny’s costume is made from a material that is no longer the sleek blue of the original film, instead being more matte, a darker color, and textured. The black markings are also different, with more lines running down the arms, across his chest, and on either side of his midriff. The Fantastic Four logo is also centralized, marking a difference from the 2005 film and its sequel.
Most of these changes were likely made to give the suit a modernized update and differentiate it from what came before..,
Perhaps one of the biggest differences I noticed inDeadpool & Wolverineregarding Johnny’s costume was the pants. Rather than be a unitard of spandex-like material, Evans was wearing dark blue combat pants. The reason for this was to sell the bait-and-switch that Evans had returned as Captain America. This is also why his forearms had red and white wrappings, another difference from the originalFantastic Fourcostumes. Overall, most of these changes were likely made to give the suit a modernized update and differentiate it from what came before.
The Fox Fantastic Four Costumes Were Great & Didn’t Need To Be Changed
2005’s Fantastic Four Costumes Were A Good Blend Of Classic & Original
Again, it is worth noting that I mostly like how Johnny Storm looked inDeadpool & Wolverine. Regardless, this does not change the fact that Chris Evans' Johnny Storm inFantastic Fourlooked excellent, as did the other team members, and had little need for updates. In the 2005 film, The Fantastic Four’s outfits were all-in-one unitards. Johnny’s suit was skin-tight and dark blue, offset with black chevrons, one on his midriff and two on either arm. The Fantastic Four logo is positioned to the left of his chest, and he wears black gloves and boots with a high black collar.
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The design for this suit was perfect, mostly because it struck the right balance between classic Marvel Comics costumes and new updates. The MCU has often been criticized for modernizing suits too much, with unnecessary lines and additions, a criticism I am usually inclined to agree with. InFantastic Four, however, the suits still gave the feel of old comic books, while the black chevrons and collar gave enough of a new flare to feel fresh while not being overbearing or overdesigned.
2025’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps Has Great Costumes From A Golden Age
Naturally, Evans' return inDeadpool & Wolverinedrew comparisons not only to 2005’sFantastic Four, but the new 2025 movie from Marvel Studios. The first elements of marketing forThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsand its castwere shown at SDCC and D23 2024, both within a month ofDeadpool & Wolverine’s release date. At San Diego Comic-Con, early previsualization footage of the MCU’s newest team was shown, as were some basic test shots of Reed Richards and his team members.
Filming for The Fantastic Four: First Steps began only a day after SDCC 2024, explaining the limited footage that was shown to attendees.
That said, this footage was shown for those only in attendance, meaning the biggest wide-release update came atD23 when The Fantastic Four’s MCU costumeswere revealed in a set video. The video showed the four cast members of the film on set, with Joseph Quinn - who plays Johnny Storm - wearing a classic Fantastic Four-inspired suit. The suit evokes the ’60s setting of the film; a bright blue suit with white sleeves and a white turtleneck collar. The “4” is huge in the center of the chest, complete with white gloves and a belt.
The Fantastic Four’s New MCU Costumes Have Me Very Excited For The Upcoming Reboot
The Fantastic Four’s official MCU costumes have finally been revealed, and their Marvel Comics inspiration only makes me more excited for the movie.
More so than Evans' outfit inDeadpool & Wolverineand those from the 2005 movie, the suits ofThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsfeel like those from the Golden Age of Marvel Comics. More so than that, they perfectly fit the somewhat campy, pulpy vibe of the 1960s setting confirmed for the film. While the changes made to Evans' costume betweenDeadpool & WolverineandFantastic Fourboth made sense and were disappointing to me, I am happy that Marvel is committing to a more classical look forThe Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Fantastic Four
Cast
Fantastic Four follows four astronauts who gain extraordinary abilities after a space mission goes awry. Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm transform into superheroes tasked with combating Dr. Doom’s malevolent schemes, marking their debut in facing global threats with newly acquired powers.
