The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Summary

A new theory perfectly explains the alternate universe set ofThe Fantastic Four : First Stepsby introducing a powerful new character to theMCU . Shortly after thecast ofThe Fantastic Four : First Stepswas confirmed on Valentine ’s Day , theory began to emerge suggesting that the motion picture could be lay in a retro - futuristic , 1960s - themed alternate reality of the MCU . This has since been confirmed by Marvel Studios and director Matt Shakman , but this has spurred more speculation about the write up detail of the Fantastic Four ’s much anticipated MCU entry .

Popular theories have suggested that theFantastic Four originated in Earth-616and became trapped in another universe of discourse after a go bad experiment , or come from across the multiverse and will move to the MCU ’s independent continuity upon Galactus ' devastation of their world . However , a new theory set byReddituser ArmchairOfHeresyposits thata rumour new fiber inThe Fantastic Four : First Stepsmay have make the pic ’s alternating universe himself . This is a very exciting prospect that could set up several future MCU labor .

After a series of The Fantastic Four rumors , Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has confirmed some major details about the MCU movie .

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Franklin Richards Created The Fantastic Four’s Alternate Universe: MCU Theory Explained

Franklin Richards Is Able To Create Pocket Universes In Marvel Comics

ArmchairOfHeresy ’s theory suggest thatFranklin Richards , Reed Richards and Sue Storm ’s sonwho has n’t yet been confirmed forThe Fantastic Four : First step , may have created the alternate universe setting of the approaching movie . Franklin Richards made his Marvel Comics debut in 1968’sFantastic Four Annual # 6 , and was first inclose as a mutant with remarkable reality warping and vigour handling abilities . These superpower allowed him to create pouch universes , which he put to use on several occasions , so he may have done the same in the MCU .

In 2020’sDawn of Xstoryline , Franklin Richards was revealed to in fact not be a mutant . He had instead been subconsciously altering his own molecular structure using his powers , but after he was depowered during a fight with the alien Cormorant , he was no longer an Omega - horizontal surface mutant . His superpower were later restored , however .

Marvel Studios unveil anew title forThe Fantastic Fourduring this year ’s SDCC presentation , adding theFirst Stepssubtitle to the official logo . There has been some supposition about whatFirst Stepscould mean . It may touch on to the Space Race , which the movie is expected to rivet on jolly , or , indeed , the Fantastic Four ’s own first steps into the MCU , in the same manner as Spider - Man’sHomecoming . However , this could also refer to Franklin Richards ' " first steps " in realize his powerfulness , with him inadvertently trap his family in one of his scoop macrocosm while testing his abilities .

Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards with the alternate universe in The Fantastic Four First Steps

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Franklin Richards Is Already Speculated To Appear In The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Franklin Richards Hasn’t Yet Been Confirmed For The Fantastic Four: First Steps

WhileFranklin Richards has n’t been confirm to be appear inThe Fantastic Four : First Steps , his intimacy has been to a great extent rumored . Pedro Pascal ’s Reed Richards and Vanessa Kirby ’s Sue Storm have been revealed to already be married in the movie , and the cast of a slightly older player , and perhaps contemporary TV ’s most popular Church Father - figure , in the role of Mister Fantastic has led some to speculate that Reed and Sue may already have children . This may have been support by a recentset television fromThe Fantastic Four : First Steps .

This television show Vanessa Kirby seemingly cradling a baby in her implements of war on the set ofThe Fantastic Four : First Steps . The quality of the footage is n’t dandy , but this has all but confirm the cellular inclusion of either Franklin Richards or the duad ’s girl , Valeria . Should Franklin in reality look in the Phase 6 movie , ArmchairOfHeresy ’s possibility could well come to fruition , as the powerful youthful character would have small ascendance over his reality - altering ability . It make horse sense that he may have accidentally created an alternate humankind .

MCU ’s Fantastic Four Member

Fantastic Four in MCU cast reveal poster

The Fantastic Four: First Steps depicts Marvel’s First Family navigating their roles as heroes amidst a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world. As they defend Earth from Galactus and the enigmatic Silver Surfer, they must also uphold the strength of their family bond.

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Reed Richards ' Mister Fantastic

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MCU art: The Fantastic Four pose together in their MCU costumes.

Sue Storm ’s inconspicuous Woman

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Johnny Storm ’s Human Torch

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Franklin Richards Theory Sets Up Avengers: Secret Wars Perfectly

Avengers: Secret Wars Is Scheduled To Release On May 7, 2027

Franklin Richards ' debut inThe Fantastic Four : First Stepswould not only allow for the perfect opportunity to explain the flick ’s alternating universe setting , but could also arrange the stage for some of the MCU ’s other bighearted upcoming storylines . Most notably , Franklin Richards has a pivotal theatrical role in Marvel Comics’Secret Warsevent from 2015 . Franklin Richards appear alongside his female parent , sister andGod Emperor Doom inSecret Wars’Battleworld , but truly put his powers to the test after Doctor Doom was vote down .

The Fantastic Four : First Steps could mark a mental test of his unbelievable abilities .

After everybody was come back to the new Marvel Universe by an Infinity Gauntlet - manage Black Panther , Franklin Richards used his world - warping and universe - creating abilities to serve restore the multiverse to its former glory . He created entirely new realness , establishing a unexampled status quo for Marvel Comics , and the same could be done in the MCU following 2027’sAvengers : Secret Wars . The Fantastic Four : First Stepscould mark a test of his unbelievable abilities , beforeSecret Warsputs them to use insoft - rebooting the MCU .

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The Fantastic Four : First Steps portray Marvel ’s First Family navigating their character as heroes amidst a 1960s - inspired , retro - futuristic world . As they defend Earth from Galactus and the enigmatic Silver Surfer , they must also uphold the speciality of their family bond .

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