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Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
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- Geek Tyrant
THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Post-Credits Scene Details Leak as Recent Test Screening — GeekTyrant
Marvel's The Fantastic Four: First Steps held a surprise test screening in Los Angeles recently and now, one of its post-credits scenes has reportedly leaked online. It's interesting that Marvel actually held an early test screening like this. Some fans believe Marvel might be worried about how this film will land—especially after Thunderbolts* didn't exactly set the box office on fire, despite receiving some of the best reviews. Others believe it's Kevin Feige trying to recalibrate the MCU and get a read on what fans actually want. But regardless of the studio's motive, one thing's certain, if you hold a test screening on a big film like this, leaks were bound to happen. What we didn't expect was this kind of leak, especially so far ahead of the film's July 25 release. According to industry scooper @MyTimeToShineH, the post-credits scene in question involves Sue Storm reading to her and Reed's son, Franklin. She briefly leaves the room, and when she returns, Doctor Doom is sitting beside Franklin, mask in hand. It's explained that his face is never shown but both the costume and mask are described as 'very comic accurate.' Placing Doom in direct proximity to Franklin? That could mean big things. In the comics, Franklin Richards isn't just any kid, he's a reality-warping powerhouse. So if Doom's already targeting him, it adds serious weight to the theory that the Fantastic Four didn't just survive the collapse of their universe, they were pushed into action because of Franklin. Doom kicking off the events that lead Marvel's First Family to Earth-616 would be a smart way to tie this origin story directly into the bigger picture, namely Avengers: Doomsday . The scooper also shared a tidbit about Chris Evans, who fans have speculated might appear in the movie as either Johnny Storm or a variant Steve Rogers: 'I know for a fact he filmed something so it was either cut or will be in the final version of the film." So it sounds like the door isn't entirely closed on a surprise Evans cameo, just maybe not in this version of the cut. And to be clear, this is only one of the post-credits scenes. Marvel has a history of making eleventh-hour changes, so even if this moment was in the screening, it might not survive the final edit. Stay tuned, and maybe keep your expectations flexible. We're in the multiverse here.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fantastic Four Merch Confirms We'll See Franklin Richards, And Now I Have An Important Question About Sue Storm's Baby In First Steps
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. One of the things we know about The Fantastic Four: First Steps is that Vanessa Kirby's Sue Storm, a.k.a. Invisible Woman, will be pregnant. This was confirmed in the most recent First Steps trailer, but it was unclear if we'd see actually see her baby with Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards in the upcoming Marvel movie. Now some First Steps merchandise has confirmed we will indeed see Franklin Richards, which leaves me with an important question about the newborn. Before I reveal said question, take a look at how Franklin will look in Funko Pop! Form below, as the little guy will be included with the Sue Storm figurine. It's the second slide of this Instagram post from the official Funko account. Awwww, look how adorable he is! I'm so glad he gets his own little Fantastic Four uniform just like his mom and dad, and uncles Ben Grimm and Johnny Storm. Because we're going to see Franklin in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, then unless some outside force accelerates when Sue gives birth, we can expect a time jump of at least eight-nine months in the movie. Honestly, considering that Franklin can warp reality in the comics, the former option isn't that farfetched if his powers kick in while he's still in the womb. More Fantastic Four Coverage The Fantastic Four: First Steps Director's Comments On H.E.R.B.I.E's Role Are Making Me Excited For The Robot's MCU Debut The Fantastic Four Is Finally Debuting In The MCU, And I'm Especially Excited About How First Steps Is Delivering Another Big First For The Superhero Franchise Which brings me to my question: is baby Franklin Richards going to be the key to defeating Ralph Ineson's Galactus in The Fantastic Four: First Steps? In the comics, Franklin is one of the most powerful beings on Earth, to the point he once subconsciously created his own pocket universe. Such power would surely help turn the tables against Galactus, who's come to devour our world with his herald in tow, Julia Garner's Silver Surfer. Who knows, this very kind of reality-warping could result in the aforementioned possibility of Sue giving birth much earlier. I'd be remiss if I also didn't mention that back in November, it was rumored that Franklin Richards' powers would allow travel between universes. We already know that Reed Richards stretching 'the bounds of space' is what alerts Galactus and Silver Surfer to come to Earth, which I speculated at the time was how this movie will tie into the wider Multiverse Saga. That would certainly explain how Marvel's First Family is able to hop to other universes in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. But what if there's more to it than that? What if Franklin's alleged ability to tap into the multiverse is what makes it possible for the Fantastic Four to prevent Galactus from destroying their Earth? Maybe they'll be able to banish this entity into a reality devoid of life, ensuring he can never kill again. It won't be too much longer until the answers to these questions are answered, as The Fantastic Four: First Steps opens July 25 on the 2025 movies schedule. Revisit the older Fantastic Four movies with your Disney+ subscription.
