Silver surfer has been a character that many people have wanted to work on for marvel, including academy award winning director, adam mckay, who name dropped the cosmic hero back in. Before he was a fishman, doug jones performed the spacesurfin subtitle character of 2007s much maligned fantastic 4. Obviously, much has changed since then and silver surfer is on his way to rejoining his fellow marvel superheroes on the big screen now, thanks to the impending. Marvel studios planning silver surfer origins movie. The silver surfer is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Marvel studios is ready to talk about adam mckays silver. The mcu already has its hulk mark ruffalo, doctor strange benedict cumberbatch and valkyrie tessa thompson.
From 1986 to 1996, most of marvels major characters had been optioned, including the fantastic four, x. However, he did not mention a silver surfer movie when he made the avalanche of marvel cinematic universe announcements during san diego comiccon and the d23 expo a few weeks ago. Though marvel studios hasnt gotten access to the silver surfers film rights yet, norrin radd will presumably be one of the hundreds of characters marvel studios president kevin feige said will. Fox and marvel made a deal for the ff and ultimately, its expanded universe of characters, which mainly include silver surfer and galactus. His appearance marked the introduction of the galactus mythos, with silver surfer as one of his heralds. Silver surfer joins the mcu in marvelous movie poster fan art. Sep 14, 2019 some of the biggest cosmic marvel characters made a return under the disney fox deal, including the fantastic four, annihilus, galactus, and silver surfer, so it would make sense to see those. But with rumors of a silver surfer movie in the mcu now starting to spread, theres no question its fantastic news for marvel comic fanswhether they realize it or not. It could emphasis on could be the first step in a longwinded campaign to eventually gain back the rights to the entire f4 property, seeing how that franchise is getting a reboot treatment from chronicles josh trank. May 02, 2018 silver surfer is an iconic character which we last saw in fantastic four movie we can see the rights are always an issue as we can see xmen spiderman rights etc the silver surfer owned by.
Gifted with the power cosmic and a trusty board thats faster than light speed which he can. According to a rumor reported by mcu cosmic, marvel has recently gained the rights to namors character, meaning marvel s king of the seas could be coming to the big screen any day. One unrealized marvel movie from the 1990s was 20th century foxs silver surfer, which was to have been directed by aussie filmmaker geoffrey wright 1992s romper stomper. Silver surfer is an iconic character which we last saw in fantastic four movie we can see the rights are always an issue as we can see xmen spiderman rights etc the silver surfer owned by. Silver surfer movie in active development at marvel studios. One of marvels superheroes, spiderman, was optioned in the late 1970s, and rights reverted to marvel without a film having been produced within the allocated timeframe. Marvel studios reportedly developing silver surfer movie. With that being said, the sources are unnamed, so this will have to go into the rumor pile for now. Silver surfer joins the mcu in marvelous movie poster fan art jon fuge mar 2, 2020. Galactus is coming and he sends his trusted herald to find a suitable planet to consume. A silver surfer movie is in the works at fox nerdist. The report also mentioned a standalone doctor doom movie is coming out as well as six new xmen movies by 2020, although this news was already. Thus, if the silver surfer comes in for thor 4, the movie can progress in such a way as to elicit the need for the fantastic four, leading to a fantastic four standalone film and providing. Jul 19, 2019 thus, if the silver surfer comes in for thor 4, the movie can progress in such a way as to elicit the need for the fantastic four, leading to a fantastic four standalone film and providing.
Marvel comics actually published four series, which led to the main annihilation event series, with silver surfer being one of the books. Its pretty common knowledge that fox had the liveaction film rights to both the xmen and the fantastic four. Theres also seems to be an antagonistic relationship with marvel studios when it comes to movie rights the race to put quicksilver on screen. One of marvel s superheroes, spiderman, was optioned in the late 1970s, and rights reverted to marvel without a film having been produced within the allocated timeframe. Fox striking fantastic four deal with marvel for daredevil. Apr 17, 2018 before he was a fishman, doug jones performed the spacesurfin subtitle character of 2007s much maligned fantastic 4.
From 1986 to 1996, most of marvel s major characters had been optioned, including the fantastic four, xmen, daredevil, hulk, silver surfer, and iron man. Rise of the silver surfer released on june 15, 2007. Galactus and silver surfer are an essential part of the cosmic side of. While a completely comicsfaithful adaptation of the silver surfer. Known thereafter as the silver surfer because of the silvery flying board he rode, radd departed zennla with galactus.
The fictional superhero team fantastic four featured in marvel comics publication has appeared in four liveaction films since its. Disney acquired 20th century fox in march 2019, meaning that the film rights to the silver surfer are now with marvel studios. Marvel character movie rights that disney doesnt own. Silver surfer, given that theyre about to get the rights to the character back thanks to the. Marvel s cosmic hero the silver surfer may have a mythology deeper and more complicated than the average fan realizes, but his popularity speaks for itself. The untold story, revealed concept art from a silver surfer film that was pitched in 1980 by hollywood producer lee kramer. Some of the biggest cosmic marvel characters made a return under the disney fox deal, including the fantastic four, annihilus, galactus, and silver surfer, so it would make sense to see those. Aside from the silver surfer, the article stresses that right now, some six marvel mutant properties are in development at fox between 2019 and 2020, and that until the disneyfox merger goes. Endgame writers interested in making a silver surfer movie. Thats right friends, its time for the silver surfer to rise once more. Marvel character movie rights that disney doesnt fully own featuring. Back in 2012, there were even rumors that marvel studios was trying to barter for the movie rights to the surfer and his master galactus, in exchange for the film rights to daredevil. Now the rights are back with marvel following disneys purchase of fox, and its certainly possible that kevin feige has tapped adam mckay to. The silver surfer is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by.
But this is why i would love marvel to have the rights to surfer because they would treat the character with respect and make a better movie than fox ever could. He shared his wish during an episode of mtvs happy sad confused podcast with josh horowitz while. Marvel character movie rights and upcoming movies mtr network. In march 2019, marvel studios regained the film rights to fantastic four after. The gwws sources have heard that marvel studios is actively developing a silver surfer movie. The last stand 2006 fantastic four rise of the silver surfer 2007 xmen origins. Aug 07, 2012 marvel would extend foxs rights to the character, if fox allowed marvel to use galactus and silver surfer from the fantastic four universe.
It could emphasis on could be the first step in a longwinded campaign to eventually gain back the rights to the entire f4 property, seeing how that franchise is getting a. Now, finally marvel has got the rights back and theres new hope for fans, with the avengers. According to a rumor reported by mcu cosmic, marvel has recently gained the rights to namors character, meaning marvels king of the seas could be coming to the big screen any day. Xmen 2000 xmen 2 2003 daredevil 2003 fantastic four2005 xmen. In september 2019, the gww reported that marvel studios are now developing a solo silver surfer movie. Marvel and fox not swapping the rights for daredevil in. While marvel studios have had great success with building a cohesive cinematic universe with the comic book properties to which they own the film rights, there are still a number of key characters that the studio doesnt have access to rather generous film rights agreements the studio made back in the 1990s when their parent company, marvel comics, was strapped for cash.
You never know when the marvel universe is going to need a hero to undue a worldending event. Sep 15, 2019 according to sources, marvel studios may be actively developing the silver surfer movie. As you know, marvel recently got the rights back to all the fantastic four characters, and we know that there is a fantastic four film in development. Audiomachine on behalf of chris davey film, and 4 music rights societies. Marvel would extend foxs rights to the character, if fox allowed marvel to use galactus and silver surfer from the fantastic four universe. Simply down to liveaction licensing rights, really. Striking new fanart gives us a good idea of what a silver surfer movie could like when he makes his marvel. That movie was good but it never told the surfers story well, it was rushed when fox should of made a solo silver surfer movie then made the fantastic foursilver surfer movie. The character also appears in a number of movies, television, and video game adaptations. Feb 27, 2018 the report also mentioned a standalone doctor doom movie is coming out as well as six new xmen movies by 2020, although this news was already known.
But should marvel not jump at the opportunity to retake possession of galactus and the silver surfer, perhaps to make their own surfer movie down the time, there is always the potential for the. Sep 16, 2019 silver surfer has been a character that many people have wanted to work on for marvel, including academy award winning director, adam mckay, who name dropped the cosmic hero back in 2018. Why its time for a silver surfer movie the hollywood reporter. Silver surfer is the cosmic superhero the mcu needs. Marvel character movie rights that disney doesnt fully own featuring spiderman, venom, hulk and the xmen. Marvel s scrapped silver surfer movie revealed in unearthed storyboards there is no mention on the poster of who the artist had in mind to play the role, but many fans top suggestion is. Is marvels silver surfer returning to the silver screen. Marvel movie characters that other studios actually own.
Norrin radd of zennla is the mighty herald of galactus, the devourer of worlds. Marvel studios may set up classic defenders team for phase. Marvel s feige addresses adam mckays desire to make silver surfer movie only using this ability on very rare occasions, its nice to know he has this tool at his disposal. Feb 27, 2018 back in 2012, there were even rumors that marvel studios was trying to barter for the movie rights to the surfer and his master galactus, in exchange for the film rights to daredevil. Rise of the silver surfer, should you care to recall it.
With that being said, the sources are unnamed, so this will have to go into. A fourth possibility could be a flick based on thanos imperative, which at one time the guardians of the galaxy movie was rumored to adapt and would be a way to bring back josh brolin and the great titan to. Antman cowriter adam mckay has another marvel character hed like to tackle. Fox and marvel made a deal for the ff and ultimately, its expanded universe of characters, which mainly include silver surfer. The cosmic corner of the marvel universe, though often inextricably linked with the dealings of earthbound heroes, is a difficult realm to navigate and keep track of, even for longtime comic readers. Fantastic four silver surfer movie poster mcus youtube. Marvel character movie rights that disney doesnt own digital spy.
Could fantastic four and silver surfer be in mcus future. Ewan mcgregor almost played silver surfer back in the 90s ign. Marvel character movie rights and upcoming movies mtr. Marvel cinematic universe need to aquire the rights to the. Marvel reportedly developing a silver surfer movie. Marvel reportedly developing a silver surfer movie geektyrant. According to sources, marvel studios may be actively developing the silver surfer movie.