Fantastic Four: First Steps Director Reveals Who Filmed the Post Credits Scene (and It Makes Sense)

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As a die-hard fan excitedly waiting for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” I wanted to share some intriguing news I recently came across! In an interview with ComicBook, the film’s director, Matt Shakman, revealed that it wasn’t him who filmed the movie’s post-credits scene. Instead, the renowned “Avengers: Doomsday” duo, Joe and Anthony Russo, were the ones behind the camera for this exciting extra scene. Interestingly, they shot the Fantastic Four stinger during production of “Doomsday,” which kicked off earlier this year. Shakman also mentioned that he found it easy to hand over the reins to the Russos, commending their collaborative spirit. The Russos were actively involved in the making of “First Steps” to get a feel for the characters and prepare for their upcoming project!

Absolutely not, especially since I’m handing over the reins to the Russo brothers, who are outstanding in their field and incredibly kind individuals. They were deeply invested in our film, often visiting our sets to observe scenes being filmed and getting to know the characters so they could handle them with care in future projects. The Russos are also excellent guardians of these characters. Working at Marvel feels like a relay race: you run as fast as you can with your section of the race, then pass the baton to someone else. In this case, I’ve passed it to Joe and Anthony, and now they’re off to continue the race, which is fantastic.

In a similar fashion to the post-credits scene of the Thunderbolts movie, the closing sequence of Fantastic Four: First Steps was directed. Although Jake Schreier oversaw Thunderbolts, it was the Russos who captured the button scene for the film. This scene portrays the New Avengers observing the entrance of the Fantastic Four into the main Earth-616 reality within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Schreier explained that the Thunderbolts post-credits scene was developed quite late and filmed just before the movie’s release in theaters.

It’s been confirmed that the cast of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” including Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, will appear in both “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers Secret Wars.” This means they are crucial elements in wrapping up the Multiverse Saga. Additionally, it’s rumored that Marvel is working on a sequel to “Fantastic Four,” which could potentially be the movie slated for a December 2028 release date that Disney previously claimed for an unnamed Marvel film.

As a movie enthusiast, it’s not hard to imagine that the Russo brothers, given the Fantastic Four’s significant role in the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday,” were responsible for directing the intriguing post-credits scene from their previous film, “First Steps.” These Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) scenes often serve as a prelude to future events, tantalizing fans with a glimpse of what lies ahead. The post-credits sequence for “Thunderbolts” certainly fits this description, laying the groundwork for the status of the Avengers and Earth’s heroes before Doctor Doom’s appearance. Furthermore, since the Fantastic Four cast is expected to be on set for “Doomsday,” it seems logical that the Russo brothers were tasked with directing the “First Steps” stinger from a practical standpoint. Interestingly, it has been suggested that the “Thunderbolts” post-credits sequence is actually a scene from “Doomsday,” which, if true, could indicate a similar arrangement for the upcoming “Fantastic Four.

In line with typical Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) post-credit scenes, it’ll be intriguing to discover what the stinger in The Fantastic Four: First Steps reveals. It could potentially hint at their upcoming encounter in Doomsday, perhaps depicting a meeting with the Avengers. Alternatively, it might foreshadow the Fantastic Four’s battle against Doctor Doom, one of their most formidable comic book adversaries. With the next Marvel movie following First Steps set to end its theatrical run soon, there may be a prolonged wait. To keep fans engaged, it’s possible that Marvel could create some excitement by offering a sneak peek of Robert Downey Jr.’s villain character.

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2025-07-20 03:13