Why Your Next MCU Hero Is Franklin Richards, Stronger Than Wanda & Vision’s Kids
In “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” set to release on July 25, Reed Richards and Sue Storm’s new child will boast a strength unmatched among kids in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), even surpassing the power of Wanda Maximoff and Vision’s offspring. This upcoming film is one of the most eagerly awaited MCU projects, offering a fresh take on Marvel’s original family, set within a 1960s-inspired, futuristic alternate reality. The Fantastic Four are already renowned for their extraordinary powers and skills, but they will soon welcome another exceptional member to the team.
In a fresh take, Marvel Studios is reimagining the Fantastic Four team for their initial appearances featuring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. This rendition of the group deviates significantly from any previous live-action portrayals, offering Marvel a chance to delve into uncharted narrative territories that no prior Fantastic Four film has touched upon. Unlike the 2005 and 2015 versions focusing on Reed Richards and Sue Storm’s romance, the upcoming 2025 film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, is set to introduce a novel aspect in their relationship, while also introducing one of the MCU’s most potent new characters.
Who Franklin Richards Is In Marvel Comics And How He’s Joining The MCU
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Will Introduce Franklin Richards To The MCU
In the latest preview for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” it has been made clear that Vanessa Kirby’s character Sue Storm is expecting in the upcoming remake, with Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards being the father of their first child. Interestingly, in Marvel Comics, their first child, Franklin Richards, debuted in 1968 through “Fantastic Four Annual #6,” while his sister, Valeria, was born later in 1999. In this new movie adaptation, it appears that Reed Richards and Sue Storm are already married, and their pregnancy will be unveiled within the film, potentially hinting at Franklin Richards’ birth as well.
In contrast to prior live-action Fantastic Four films, the upcoming movie will delve into the origin story of Reed Richards and Sue Storm’s children, making Franklin Richards’ debut a unique selling point for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) reboot. This is an intriguing new direction for Marvel’s original family, as Franklin Richards, a mutant with immense powers, is renowned among Marvel characters for being one of the most potent. His abilities surpass those of most Omega-level mutants like Jean Grey, Storm, Magneto, and others, implying he will also be one of the MCU’s most impactful newcomers, matching the might of many established figures, including the latest Maximoff twins.
How Franklin Richards’ Powers Compare To Billy Maximoff (And Tommy Maximoff)
The Scarlet Witch & Vision’s Children Debuted In 2021’s WandaVision
In Marvel Comics, Franklin Richards comes into existence as a potent mutant with capabilities that manipulate reality, matter, and energy. His powers share a likeness to those demonstrated by Billy Maximoff from the series WandaVision and Agatha All Along. Currently portrayed by Joe Locke, it’s revealed in episode 3 of WandaVision titled “Now in Color” that Billy Maximoff is the reborn child of Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff) and Vision, who was born within the Westview Hex. Remarkably, his abilities closely mirror those of his mother, making him incredibly powerful.
Billy Maximoff, rather than Tommy, inherited the role of superhero Wiccan, possessing mental manipulation, reality-warping, and telepathic abilities due to Uncle Pietro Maximoff, also known as Quicksilver. The Disney+ series Agatha All Along showcased Billy’s strength when he collaborated with Joe Locke’s character, Billy Maximoff, to free Agatha Harkness from the Scarlet Witch’s enchantment and establish the Witches’ Road as a pathway to locate his lost brother. Meanwhile, Franklin Richards’ powers are remarkably potent, making his Marvel Cinematic Universe introduction highly anticipated.
Why Franklin Richards Is More Powerful Than Billy & Tommy Maximoff
Franklin Richards Will Be One Of The MCU’s Most Powerful Characters (Perhaps Even THE Most Powerful)
In the upcoming Young Avengers team of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Billy and Tommy Maximoff, with their impressive powers, are certainly valuable additions. Yet, it’s important to note that even their abilities seem faint when compared to Franklin Richards’. Initially, one might assume that the offspring of the Scarlet Witch, arguably the MCU’s most powerful character, would possess similar power levels. However, Franklin Richards is renowned as the most powerfully and incomprehensibly gifted mutant across all realms, and it would be thrilling to witness such powers unfold in the MCU.
| MCU Fantastic Four Member | Actor |
|---|---|
| Reed Richards’ Mister Fantastic | Pedro Pascal |
| Sue Storm’s Invisible Woman | Vanessa Kirby |
| Johnny Storm’s Human Torch | Joseph Quinn |
| Ben Grimm’s Thing | Ebon Moss-Bachrach |
Billy Maximoff, with his talent for constructing new dimensions evident through the creation of the Witches’ Road in “Agatha All Along”, demonstrates less refined yet still impressive powers compared to Franklin Richards. Franklin’s abilities are so potent that he usually limits their use to only once a year, allowing him to maintain a more consistent and ordinary life. Franklin Richards has constructed numerous enduring pocket universes and even played a key role in reshaping the multiverse following the 2015 “Secret Wars” event. The arrival of Reed Richards and Sue Storm’s son in The Fantastic Four: First Steps will indelibly alter the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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