Marvel Studios has debuted a fresh trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, introducing baby Franklin Richards and delivering the iconic line fans have eagerly anticipated.
While much of the trailer, crafted to boost ticket sales for the upcoming MCU film, feels familiar, it offers a new glimpse of Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic and Sue Storm / Invisible Woman sharing a tender moment in bed with their infant son, Franklin Richards, marking his first appearance.
Why does this matter? In a recent Empire Magazine interview, Vanessa Kirby, portraying Sue Storm, sparked excitement with a tease: “Superpowers aren’t just for adults.”
Kirby’s character is pregnant in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and the trailer confirms Franklin’s presence as a baby. This is a pivotal moment for the MCU, as IGN has noted. As we highlighted in April:
For fans of the Fantastic Four comics, this is a game-changer. Marvel Studios is poised to introduce one of the most formidable mutants ever. Could his brilliant sister also join the fray? Let’s dive into why Sue’s pregnancy carries massive implications for the MCU and the broader Marvel multiverse.
Franklin ranks among the most powerful entities in the Marvel Universe. His abilities include bending reality and matter at will, even creating pocket dimensions from scratch. His powers extend to telepathy, telekinesis, and projecting his consciousness across the astral plane.
In essence, Franklin’s power matches that of cosmic titans like the Celestials and Galactus. As he ages, his abilities only grow stronger. The Fantastic Four have encountered future versions of Franklin, hinting he’ll one day become an immortal guardian of the Marvel Universe.
Could Franklin age rapidly in the film and aid The Fantastic Four against Galactus? Does this suggest the events of The Fantastic Four: First Steps span over a year? Kirby’s comment hints at Franklin showcasing his powers to some extent.
Elsewhere, Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s Ben Grimm / The Thing delivers a hearty “hell yeah!” when Joseph Quinn’s Johnny Storm / Human Torch asks, “Is it clobberin’ time?” At last!
Excitement is building for The Fantastic Four as its July release nears. Director Matt Shakman recently addressed speculation about Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom appearing, suggesting the character won’t feature. Still, fans remain convinced Doctor Doom could appear, perhaps in a post-credits scene.
Last month, we learned the runtime for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, making it the longest MCU film since 2023’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. We also got a clear look at Ralph Ineson’s Galactus through a leaked Snapple promo revealing the character’s design, following a Funko Pop! spoiler for The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
