In The Fantastic Four: First Steps, audiences will witness Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm showcasing their iconic abilities as they defend Earth against the cosmic threat of Galactus. The bigger question remains: will Franklin Richards also join the battle?
A Game-Changing Revelation
Vanessa Kirby, portraying Sue Storm, dropped a tantalizing hint during her Empire Magazine interview that sent Marvel fans into speculation mode: "Superpowers aren't exclusive to adults."
The pregnancy of Kirby's Storm character confirms the MCU will introduce Franklin Richards - potentially one of the most significant additions to Marvel's cinematic universe. As we previously analyzed:
Franklin Richards stands among Marvel's most formidable mutants. His reality-bending abilities rival cosmic entities, capable of creating entire universes and wielding god-like power. More intriguingly, his potential appears limitless.
The Cosmic Implications
With this context, could Franklin be Earth's ultimate defense against Galactus? Kirby's remarks strongly suggest we'll see flashes of his extraordinary capabilities.
Future MCU Connections
The Fantastic Four will reunite with other Marvel heroes in next year's Avengers: Doomsday - could Franklin become pivotal against Doctor Doom?
Recent developments include confirmation of The Fantastic Four: First Steps' record runtime (the longest MCU film since Guardians Vol. 3) and leaked visuals of Ralph Ineson's Galactus design from promotional materials.
