Considering that the MCU is an enormous amalgamation of timelines, where does Fantastic Four: The First Steps fit in it, exactly?

The following contains spoilers for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The Fantastic Four: First Steps has finally clobbered into theaters. This time, though, don't go in expecting the MCU's usual multiversal shenanigans,

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has revealed the strategic game plan behind setting The Fantastic Four: First Steps on an alternate Earth, providing the clearest road map yet for the conclusion of the Multiverse Saga.

Fantastic Four has a much different place in the Marvel timeline compared to other projects – here’s how it fits in.

Matt Shakman recently explained the decision to set The Fantastic Four: First Steps on Earth-828, within the MCU multiverse and outside the main timeline. In a new interview, the director revealed how placing Marvel’s First Family on another Earth avoids major continuity issues.

First Steps will introduce Marvel’s First Family into the MCU’s main timeline. It also brings in the cosmic heavyweight Galactus to the party! But the big question on everyone's mind is, why this version of Earth?

First Steps takes place in a new MCU timeline, Earth-828, and it's a glorious tribute to Marvel Comics co-creator Jack Kirby.

First Steps is now playing in theaters, but how does the movie tie into the wider Multiverse Saga, other MCU TV shows and movies, and next year's Avengers: Doomsday? Find out