Flame On! The Fantastic Four's "4" Logo Appears In the Sky Over Chicago In Promotion of Marvel Studios' "First Steps"
Johnny Storm (AKA the Human Torch) famously creates this image in the sky to bring together his teammates.
Residents of Chicago, Illinois were surprised and excited to see the famous Fantastic Four “4" logo in the sky above their city this morning, presumably in promotion of Marvel Studios’ new movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
What’s happening:
- X user Michael Piff (among others) shared video of the Fantastic Four logo over the city of Chicago this morning. That post is embedded below.
- We haven’t heard official word from Marvel Studios, but I’d say it’s safe to assume that this marketing stunt is in promotion of its upcoming film The Fantastic Four: First Steps, due to hit theaters at the end of July.
- In the Fantastic Four comics and movies, the character of Johnny Storm (AKA the Human Torch) uses his flame powers to create the “4" in smoke and/or fire (see the image at the bottom of this post) to summon the rest of the team whenever there’s danger or trouble. Now I’d like to see the nighttime version happen in real life!
Notably, back at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, The Fantastic Four: First Steps was teased with a similar effect at the end of Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine drone show in the skies above Petco Park.
What they’re saying:
- Michael Piff: “Sky art of the Fantastic Four logo above the city of Chicago! Good promoting, Marvel Studios!"
More Fantastic News:
- New color-changing The Fantastic Four: First Steps glasses are coming from TruMoo milk.
- In a “Fantastic First Look" video, Kevin Feige and director Matt Shakman talk about the new movie.
- The most recent trailer for the film features lots of Galactus and “Clobberin’ Time" for the Thing.4
- SDCC 2025 attendees will have the chance to pick up some cool Funko and Loungefly F4 exclusives.
- Check out RockLove’s snazzy new The Fantastic Four: First Steps jewelry collection.