While Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic and Sue Storm/Invisible Woman's (Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby) son Franklin Richards was at the centre of The Fantastic Four: First Steps' plot, Doctor Doom's appearance has left fans intrigued about the MCU character.

First Steps didn't make up for the Thunderbolts post-credits scene*. Director Matt Shakman explains the timing.

Natasha Lyonne recently addressed the surprising connection between The Bad Guys 2 and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. In a new interview, she reacted to playing characters named Doom in both films and hinted at her mysterious MCU role,

Natasha Lyonne recently addressed the surprising connection between The Bad Guys 2 and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. In a new interview, she reacted to playing characters named Doom in both films and hinted at her mysterious MCU role,

Galactus will finally be joining the MCU in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and he'll make us want a sequel to one Phase 4 movie even more.

That makes The Fantastic Four: First Steps the longest MCU film since 2023's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, which clocked in at two hours and 30 minutes.

Marvel Cinematic Universe The Fantastic Four: First Steps Director’s Comments On H.E.R.B.I.E’s Role Are Making Me Excited For The Robot’s MCU Debut News By Corey Chichizola published 11 May 2025

Leading up to the early box office success of Fantastic Four: First Steps, rumors began circulating about names who could join Marvel’s X-Men reboot. One name quickly tied to the X-Men character Rogue was popular actress Margaret Qualley, who most recently was in Honey Don't! and Happy Gilmore 2. ...