Thunderbolts’ Post-Credits Scene: A Hint at Fantastic Four’s MCU Journey?

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In a fresh development, Thunderbolts has introduced a new group of champions determined to safeguard Earth from impending perils. The current Marvel Cinematic Universe film has set the stage for the franchise’s future evolution. Although fans were delighted to see lesser-known characters delivering a strong performance, the post-credit scene in Thunderbolts left some viewers puzzled. Yelena Belova (played by Florence Pugh) and her team spotted a mysterious spacecraft approaching the planet, with scans revealing that the vessel hails from the Fantastic Four. It’s plausible to assume that Marvel’s original family might suffer defeat during the events of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which could explain their arrival in our timeline. However, what if things don’t turn out as we anticipate?

The movie “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” hasn’t hit the screens yet, leaving fans curious as to why the team is approaching the Earth that the Avengers have guarded for a long time. Instead of succumbing to Galactus (Ralph Ineson), there might be several explanations behind the Fantastic Four’s eagerness to connect with this universe’s heroes. The upcoming events in the Marvel Cinematic Universe will unveil what’s really going on.

1) A Warning Regarding Doom

Marvel Studios astonished everyone when they unveiled that Robert Downey Jr. will don the role of Doctor Doom in the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday”. Although fans may be aware of who Doctor Doom is from the comics and who’ll play him on screen, Marvel hasn’t disclosed where this antagonist originally comes from. It might be presumed that Downey’s Doctor Doom hails from the world featured in “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”, and by the end of that film, the team led by Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal) could potentially have had prior encounters with this villain.

If this situation unfolds, it’s not unprecedented for Marvel Cinematic Universe heroes to journey far to alert their comrades about impending dangers. For instance, in Avengers: Infinity War, Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) was dispatched by Heimdall (Idris Elba) to give Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) a heads-up about the coming of Thanos (Josh Brolin). Similarly, it’s possible that the Avengers might need to travel to reach and warn the Fantastic Four.

The Fantastic Four don’t necessarily have to face defeat at the hands of Galactus to alert other timelines about Doctor Doom’s arrival. Instead, it’s also possible that they could vanquish Galactus prior to encountering Robert Downey Jr.’s villain, leading them to venture into a different universe in search of aid.

2) A Heroic Sacrifice

Overcoming the most recent incarnation of Galactus won’t be a walk in the park for the Fantastic Four, given his reputation in the comics for devouring entire planets out of hunger. In the upcoming movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps, this ravenous being is set to approach the Fantastic Four’s home with the intent to consume it entirely. With little time to spare, the team will need to quickly devise a strategy. One potential move would be to collect as much information about Galactus as they can before the clock runs out.

The trailers for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” suggest a potential conflict, as the Silver Surfer (played by Julia Garner) arrives on Earth to announce its impending doom. It’s possible that stopping Galactus isn’t the only cost the Fantastic Four will bear. Instead, they might be compelled to make a sacrifice and leave their universe. If this turns out to be true, the citizens of the Fantastic Four’s timeline could be saved, while the team would find themselves moving towards the main MCU timeline events, which could include “Avengers: Doomsday”.

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2025-05-12 04:19