Overview

• The Fantastic Four: First Steps remains on track for its July 25, 2025 release date and will officially launch Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
• A leaked post-credits scene from an LA test screening shows Doctor Doom sitting beside baby Franklin, implying a crucial setup for his future MCU role.
• Vanessa Kirby confirms that Franklin Richards will debut his own superpowers on screen, echoing his reality-altering abilities from the comics.
• New sculptures and Iron Studios figures showcase a retro-futuristic depiction of toddler Franklin in his family’s blue suit but raise concerns over a potentially “terrifying” CGI baby model.
• Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige insists the film will stay true to the Fantastic Four’s Silver Age roots, embracing its comic-accurate tone and cosmic stakes.