The following post contains some SPOILERS for the end of The Fantastic Four: First Steps and how the movie leads into Avengers: Doomsday.
The subtitle of Marvel’s Fantastic Four movie, First Steps, really refers to Franklin Richards. We don’t literally see him taking his first steps in the film, but clearly this character – the son of Reed and Sue Richards — is a massively powerful being, and someone who will factor into everything that’s about to happen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So when Doctor Doom shows up in First Steps’ mid-credits scene, what we don’t see (Robert Downey Jr.’s face) is ultimately a lot less important than what we do see (Doom wanting Franklin’s power for himself).
In our latest Fantastic Four: First Steps video, we’ll look at the film’s credits scene, and explore what exactly it tells us about Doom’s plans for Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Just how powerful is Franklin? What can he do? What will he do in these movies? Find out our thoughts below:
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If you liked that video on how Fantastic Four: First Steps leads into Avengers: Doomsday, check out more of our videos below, including one recapping the Marvel Multiverse Saga from Avengers: Endgame to The Fantastic Four: First Steps, one on what other Marvel characters might have crossed paths with Sacha Baron Cohen’s Mephisto, and one on all the Marvel Easter eggs in the final three episodes of Ironheart. Plus, there’s tons more videos over at ScreenCrush’s YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to catch all our future episodes. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is in theaters now. Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to open in theaters on December 18, 2026.
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