Fox owns some of the rights to the Fantastic Four, namely for making films. Although Disney is the new owner of Marvel Comics library, Fox is planning to have another go at Fantastic Four. Since the previous two Fantastic Four films have not been exemplary, 20th Century fox is planning on making a better and bigger one this time around. Akiva Goldsman is overlooking the new project and they have got Michael Green doing the writing. He has played a major role in NBC’s hit TV series Heroes and helped write The Green Lantern.
Since the franchise is looking at a full revamp, it is not yet clear whether any of the previous cast will return for the new installment. However, it is rumored that any cast member signing up will look at signing up for multiple installments, like the cast members of Iron Man did. With Disney spending over $4 billion on Marvel Comics more and more screenplays are drawn up for their vast array of comics. So look forward to seeing many more of your favorite comic book characters coming to life on the big screen in the coming years.