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Jon Watts Exits Fantastic Four, Embraces Smaller Projects

6/30/2025

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Jon Watts, the visionary behind the MCU's Fantastic Four, stepped away in 2022, overwhelmed by burnout after the success of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Navigating pandemic hurdles and VFX setbacks took a toll, but he commended Marvel for prioritizing creative integrity. Now, he’s focusing on smaller projects and eagerly anticipates watching Fantastic Four: First Steps on July 25.

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Jon Watts, the visionary behind the MCU's Fantastic Four, stepped away in 2022, overwhelmed by burnout after the success of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Navigating pandemic hurdles and VFX setbacks took a toll, but he commended Marvel for prioritizing creative integrity. Now, he’s focusing on smaller projects and eagerly anticipates watching Fantastic Four: First Steps on July 25.