'Fantastic Four' skywriting in Chicago promotes new Marvel film | Giveaway for early screening

Tap the link below for a chance to win tickets to see 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' on July 23

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
Chicago skywriting promotes 'Fantastic Four' | Early ticket giveaway
"The Fantastic Four: First Steps" skywriting above Chicago promoted the new Marvel Studios film. There is a giveaway for early screening tickets.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The skies above Chicago are proclaiming the upcoming holiday to be a "Fantastic Fourth."

Marvel Studios coordinated a skywriting trick on Wednesday.

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Pilots sketched the number four above Navy Pier, North Avenue Beach, Lakeshore Park and Wrigley Field.

It was a nod to the upcoming theatrical release of the movie "The Fantastic Four: First Steps."

Marvel Studios

There's a giveaway happening for tickets to see the film early in IMAX at 7 p.m. on July 23 at the Regal City North. "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" opens in theatres everywhere July 25.

Click here for information on how to win one of four family four-packs for the early screening.

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