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First Steps not only reboots a franchise but may also restore faith in the MCU’s cinematic vision post-Phase 5. July 25, 2025, can’t come soon enough.
A Story Already in Motion
Leaked details indicate the movie opens with the team already in action, highlighting their previous battles against foes like Mole Man and the Red Ghost with his army of chimps. A framed montage sets a tone of established heroism before the pivotal revelations begin: Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby) discovers she’s pregnant—adding a compelling emotional layer to the narrative
Enter Silver Surfer & Galactus
The leaks continue: Shalla-Bal, revealed to be the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner), arrives to warn the team of impending doom. The narrative then shifts into deep space, where they confront Galactus (voiced by Ralph Ineson)—a towering cosmic threat consuming entire planets. This storyline draws inspiration from the iconic “Galactus Trilogy” by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, as emphasized in the final trailer
Family Under Fire
Marvel President Kevin Feige has confirmed the movie’s plot leads directly into Avengers: Doomsday, underscoring its gravity in the MCU’s Phase Six. Sue’s pregnancy further raises the stakes: when Galactus threatens to devour Earth, he demands the unborn Franklin Richards in exchange. Predictably, the team refuses — and an all-out battle erupts between them and Silver Surfer
A Cosmic Shift
In a bold move, Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal) formulates a plan to teleport Earth to safety. However, Shalla-Bal disrupts the plan by sabotaging their device from within a wormhole—leading the Fantastic Four to attempt teleporting Galactus away instead.
In a dramatic climax, Sue uses her full powers to send Galactus through a portal—sacrificing herself, only to be resurrected by her son, Franklin Richards
Post-Credits Tease
he film’s post-credits scene, also leaked, offers a game-changing moment. Sue is reading to Franklin when the sound of a teleportation device erupts. Upon returning, she’s face-to-face with Doctor Doom (played by Robert Downey Jr.), who appears wearing his iconic silver cloak and holding Franklin in his arms. The screen then cuts to black, followed by the chilling caption: “The Fantastic Four will return in Avengers: Doomsday.”
Beyond the Leak
These plot leaks align closely with Marvel’s latest trailers and promotional materials, which have foregrounded the terrifying scale of Galactus’s threat . The film notably skips over the origin story, diving into the action and emotional tension with a retro-futuristic aesthetic, signaling a tonal shift for the franchise
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is more than just a superhero reboot—it’s a pivotal entry in Phase Six, poised to reinvent the Fantastic Four within the MCU tapestry. With high stakes, cosmic spectacle, and a strong emotional core, Marvel is laying the groundwork for what could be one of its most memorable team entries. The direct tie-in to Avengers: Doomsday also suggests the film’s events will have far-reaching effects.
