Who Is the Child in The Fantastic Four: First Steps? Baby Explained

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Some spectators are curious about the character referred to as “the child” in “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”, since the “infant” has been featured or discussed in numerous trailers for the upcoming film. A significant aspect of the Fantastic Four reboot revolves around Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic) and Vanessa Kirby’s Sue Storm (Invisible Woman) having a child, with Storm visibly pregnant in certain scenes and the couple seen playing with their baby in a crib. In one of the latest trailers titled “Are We Safe?”, it’s revealed that the cosmic entity Galactus has demanded that the superhero team save Earth by sacrificing this very child. However, who is this child and what role does he play in the storyline remains unclear.

Who is Reed Richards’ and Sue Storm’s baby son in the Fantastic Four movie?

In the comic series, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the offspring of Reed Richards and Sue Storm is called Franklin Richards, portrayed by Ada Scott. Even as an infant, this character displays extraordinary abilities, which are quite remarkable for a baby.

The trailers for this movie don’t reveal any special abilities of baby Franklin Richards, but a reporter wonders if he possesses superpowers, considering his parents. In the comics, Franklin is not your average hero, but rather a high-level mutant, much like some of the most powerful X-Men. His powers encompass telepathy, telekinesis, energy manipulation, and even altering reality itself, abilities that rival those of other god-like entities in the Marvel universe. In certain interpretations of the character, his powers surpass Omega-level, outshining figures such as Jean Grey, Magneto, Storm, and Cassandra Nova Xavier.

In the trailer, it appears that Galactus requests Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman’s child (Franklin Richards) because he perceives him as an endless wellspring of energy. This unique ability allows Franklin to generate entire universes, which makes him a desirable resource for Galactus, who needs planets to consume. However, it is important to note that Galactus isn’t depicted as evil or malicious; instead, he is simply driven by a primal need, much like a shark seeking its next meal.

A potential plot revelation about the movie hints at the fate of baby Franklin Richards and links the film with the forthcoming Avengers: Doomsday, suggesting a significant connection between the two stories.

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2025-07-15 20:26