Enthusiasts are readying themselves for a blockbuster summer of superhero adventures! The upcoming DC movie “Superman” and the long-awaited MCU film “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” will be hitting theaters just weeks apart, leaving comic book fans absolutely thrilled about the start of two incredible superhero sagas. Although the previews for the upcoming Marvel Family film don’t give much away on its release date of Jul. 25, there’s one thing that everyone, including star Vanessa Kirby, can’t help but wonder. They all know whose first steps the title is actually hinting at, and Kirby has finally begun to discuss it.
In the upcoming film, it’s not just that Kirby (as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman) is connected to Johnny Storm aka Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Reed Richards aka Mr. Fantastic (Pedro Pascal) through family ties; she also bears a child of her own who exhibits extraordinary abilities. A significant plot twist is hinted at in the film’s trailer, as Sue appears pregnant when the Silver Surfer arrives, but later in the fight scene, she no longer has a baby bump. This suggests that something dramatic happens to Sue and her family during the course of the movie. Earlier trailers had already piqued fans’ curiosity about Marvel’s First Family, but with Kirby’s recent confirmation, the anticipation is higher than ever.
The film is set to highlight the lively interactions among the Storms, Reed Richards, and their family. In an exclusive chat with Empire, Kirby hinted that another family member would significantly impact the superhero clan, potentially shaping the MCU as well. Kirby suggested that Sue and Reed’s child could be pivotal by stating, “It’s not just adults who possess extraordinary abilities.” Comic book enthusiasts might recognize Franklin Richards, the Fantastic Four’s firstborn, as a powerful kid with telekinetic and telepathic powers similar to Scarlet Witch and Jean Grey. However, unlike them, Franklin can alter reality itself, which could prove crucial when battling any MCU adversary. He has demonstrated this power multiple times in the original stories.
‘The Fantastic Four’ Could Help Save the Future of the MCU
For ten years now, it’s been since The Fantastic Four last appeared on the big screen, leaving many eager fans anxiously waiting for the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film. Vanessa Kirby, ecstatic about her newfound passion for quantum physics, is really immersing herself in her role, adding to the anticipation of this futuristic superhero movie. With the recent announcement that Franklin Richards will indeed be featured in First Steps, fans now have a sneak peek into what they can expect from future MCU films.
In comics lore, Franklin has a substantial part in the “Secret Wars” narrative. This connection allows us to draw logical conclusions between the happenings of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” and the 2027 MCU production, “Avengers: Secret Wars”. Given that a new superhero family member is expected, The Fantastic Four could potentially become the most prominent and powerful Avengers-like team in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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2025-05-30 21:01