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Marvel’s Fantastic Four Joins MCU in Thunderbolts Post-Credits Scene

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Attention! The content of this article may reveal crucial SPOILERS about the Thunderbolts storyline. It appears that the Thunderbolts has hinted at events from The Fantastic Four: First Steps, a movie still two months away from its MCU release. Given the high anticipation surrounding this upcoming film, it’s no surprise that sneak peeks and images have fueled much speculation since June. This development adds considerable weight to the next endeavor aiming to establish a successful live-action Fantastic Four series, as Marvel’s First Family is renowned for their endearing charm within the franchise.

It’s great to see that there’s been a surge of excitement lately as we get glimpses of teasers, trailers, and sneak peeks into what’s coming up with The Fantastic Four. The visual style seems to draw heavily from the comics, giving it a classic feel. Interestingly, the main characters will confront one of their most famous adversaries – Galactus. A question that arises though is how The Fantastic Four will fit into the mainstream Marvel Cinematic Universe. It seems that the latest Marvel film, Thunderbolts*, might provide some answers to this intriguing query.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Takes Place In Another Universe Than The MCU

Director Matt Shakman Confirmed The Fact

The upcoming movie, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” has been confirmed to utilize the central mystery of the Multiverse Saga and be set in a universe distinct from Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Earth-616. This supports the widely held belief that such an iconic superhero team as the Fantastic Four could only have eluded notice within the MCU if they didn’t originate from the primary universe. It would have been hard to explain, for instance, why this team didn’t participate in Thanos’ destructive storyline during the Infinity Saga and then show up later on.

Kevin Feige, expressing his eagerness for the upcoming MCU film titled “The Fantastic Four: First Steps“, subtly suggested during a podcast interview in June 2024 on The Official Marvel Podcast, that the story might unfold in an alternate universe. In response to comments about the unique, retro-futuristic settings depicted in early images of the Fantastic Four, Feige acknowledged these observations as “shrewd” or “intelligent”.

In this scene, many intelligent observers pointed out that the city view wasn’t an exact match for modern-day New York or the city as it was in the 1960s from our perspective. These insights are indeed astute, I must agree.

For numerous people, this served as a strong indication, and subsequent talks treated it as fact that “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” would unfold in another dimension. More recently, in April 2025, director Matt Shakman expressed in an interview with Empire that the movie is set in an alternate reality where the Fantastic Four are the only significant superheroes. He further stated that crafting the film in its own universe was a “freeing” experience. Here’s his exact quote:

“Indeed, The Fantastic Four: First Steps will be playing out in another dimension, and I can confirm that in this alternate universe, the Fantastic Four are the only prominent superheroes we see. Working on the movie within its own universe has been a liberating experience.

In awe, I find that each of us embodies a unique cosmos, a marvel in its own right. There’s no need for any caped crusaders or hidden treasures; there’s no sudden encounter with Iron Man or the like. Instead, we are the sole superheroes, the only Easter eggs, in this universe that is ours alone.

While I hold a deep respect for the intricate Marvel Universe, it’s the freshness and uniqueness of our own individual worlds that truly captivate me. Although one day other realms may cross our paths, for now, we are isolated in our little corner, each with our unique stories to tell.

Shakman’s remarks highlight an enticing part of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” – its freedom from the strictures of the MCU’s overarching storyline. Even though the idea of a self-contained film is captivating, it’s equally thrilling to speculate about when and how the Fantastic Four will intertwine with the main heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Luckily, the previews hint that such encounters may occur by the movie’s conclusion.

The Biggest First Steps Theory Is That The Fantastic Four Will Join The MCU By The End

The Team Need To Visit The MCU At Some Point

As a movie enthusiast eagerly anticipating the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) expansion, I can’t help but notice intriguing hints in the trailers for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. One particularly captivating scene shows Reed Richards deeply engrossed in complex equations on a large chalkboard. Keen-eyed viewers have spotted that these calculations revolve around multidimensional travel, with one diagram seemingly depicting a wormhole, labeled “another universe.” This suggests that the Fantastic Four might be venturing beyond their own reality and interacting with other iconic Marvel heroes, fueling our speculation about their impending arrival in the MCU.

In Marvel Comics, Reed Richards has a deep understanding of the multiverse, making it no wonder he’s exploring this subject in “The Fantastic Four: First Steps“. However, this knowledge gains a fresh perspective considering the Multiverse Saga and the fact that the Fantastic Four are temporarily detached from Earth-616 in the mainline MCU. With fans anticipating the team’s return to the MCU, this evidence hints at Reed planning to make the jump by the end of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”.

The specifics about how the family embarked on a journey across universes remain unclear. However, as we approach Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been emphasizing incursions as the greatest universal peril. This suggests that possibly, the Fantastic Four are fleeing the destruction of their own universe by finding shelter on Earth-616. On the other hand, it’s also plausible they are escaping Galactus after he destroys their world. Regardless, Thunderbolts seems to indicate that the endeavor will eventually be successful.

The Thunderbolts* Post-Credits Scene Confirms The Fantastic Four In The MCU

The Fantastic Four’s Spaceship Arrives In The Thunderbolts* Post-Credits Scene

In essence, the Thunderbolts storyline primarily focused on earthly issues faced by the main team rather than the multiverse for most of its plot. However, the post-credits scene took a surprising turn when the Thunderbolts adopted their role as the New Avengers within the old Avengers Tower. In this scene, Yelena Belova used advanced technology to detect an extraterrestrial presence near Earth, leading the team to investigate. Upon closer examination, they discovered that the anomaly was actually the Fantastic Four’s spaceship.

The ship showcased in trailers for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” carries a clear number 4 on its body, strongly suggesting that the Fantastic Four will indeed make their Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debut on Earth-616, approximately 14 months following the events of “Thunderbolts.” This timeline aligns with the occurrences in “Captain America: Brave New World,” which transpired in 2027. It’s also reasonable to infer that this visit by the Fantastic Four to Earth-616 will be a first, offering additional context for the plot of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

What This Means For The Fantastic Four: First Steps

The Ship May Be A Misdirect

As a diehard fan of Marvel movies, my gut feeling tells me that the final act of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” might see our beloved quartet making their grand entrance into Earth-616. If this is true, it seems like the recent news about the Thunderbolts crew in the MCU’s upcoming movie might have accidentally revealed the ending – a twist that could either confirm the predictions or surprise us with a fresh take on the storyline. This isn’t the first time Marvel has unintentionally given away plot points, as the survival of the Thunderbolts team in their self-titled film was spoiled by the announcement that they would reappear in “Avengers: Doomsday.” However, with Marvel Studios known for its unexpected twists and turns, they might be planning a curveball.

The scene after the credits of the Thunderbolts film might have been a clever red herring from Marvel Studios. Although it’s likely that the Fantastic Four will survive their upcoming movie, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” and are also confirmed to appear in “Avengers: Doomsday,” this doesn’t necessarily mean they are the ones aboard the spaceship. Instead, they could have utilized the ship as a lifeboat for potential victims of an interdimensional collision in their universe. It’s even possible that Doctor Doom, the main antagonist of “Avengers: Doomsday,” is piloting the vessel himself. Until July, we can only guess at the truth.

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2025-05-03 01:49

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