The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Summary
Marvel Studios’The Fantastic Fourwill not only debut Marvel ’s First Family in theMCU , but will also introduce some of the Fantastic Four ’s best supporting characters . After Disney acquired the film right hand to Marvel Comics ' Fantastic Four keep abreast the 2019 acquisition of twentieth Century Fox , Marvel Studios headman Kevin Feige reassert that Marvel ’s First Family would be come to the MCU . Years legislate without much tidings regarding the highly - anticipated reboot , butThe Fantastic Four’smain castwas at long last revealed in February 2024 , introducing acclaimed actors Pedro Pascal , Vanessa Kirby , Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss - Bachrach into the MCU ’s Phase 6 .
While the presentation of the Fantastic Four themselves is staggeringly exciting for the MCU , the Marvel Studios reboot will also introduce a number of Fantastic Four - relate persona from Marvel Comics . hearsay suggest Doctor Doom , Galactus and the Silver Surfer could be introduced asThe Fantastic Four’svillains , andThe Fantastic Four’ssuspected 1960s settingcreates the chance for past MCU role to cameo . However , the lives of Reed Richards , Sue Storm , Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm will also be fully fleshed out , asMarvel Studios will probably debut many of the Fantastic Four ’s most iconic support characters from Marvel Comics .
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The Fantastic Four : First Steps describe Marvel ’s First Family navigating their character as Italian sandwich amidst a 1960s - inspired , retro - futuristic domain . As they defend Earth from Galactus and the enigmatic Silver Surfer , they must also carry on the strength of their family unit bond .
The Marvel Cinematic Universe ’s forthcoming Fantastic Four film has the chance to learn from the mistake of the late entries featuring the team .
10The Fantastic Four Will Debut HERBIE, So Roberta Could Appear Too
Roberta Debuted In Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four #239 (1981)
The official announcement ofThe Fantastic Four’scast corroborate that HERBIEwould also appear in the Phase 6 labor . HERBIE is n’t the Fantastic Four ’s only golem supporter , however , as Reed Richards ' Mister Fantastic built Roberta to be the Baxter Building ’s robot receptionist . Roberta protected the Baxter Building against any villains hoping to attack , including the Trapster , so she would make for an excellent addition to Marvel Studios’The Fantastic Four .
How Could Roberta’s Debut Impact The MCU?
Roberta ’s debut into the MCU would n’t have too much of an wallop on the franchise , but her retro design and sophisticated technology would help to solidify Reed Richards ' superstar inThe Fantastic Four . Ivor Armstrong Richards is the impudent gentleman alive , and his dabbling with robotics is just one thing that demonstrate this . If Roberta is introduce inThe Fantastic Four , Marvel Studios can really incline into the sixties vibes of the project , and demonstrate Reed Richards ' genius from the get go .
9Willie Lumpkin Was Portrayed By Stan Lee In Another Fantastic Four Movie
Willie Lumpkin Debuted In Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four #11 (1963)
Willie Lumpkin is the Fantastic Four ’s mailman in Marvel Comics , who bears a striking resemblance to the former Stan Lee . One ofStan Lee ’s Marvel movie cameos , in fact , include him appearing as Willie Lumpkin in 2005’sFantastic Four . Lumpkin found himself embroiled in several small adventures with the Fantastic Four , including being locked in a wardrobe while the squad battle the Super - Skrull , helping vote down the Mad Thinker and being thinker - verify by Doctor Doom . Lumpkin even briefly dated Peter Parker ’s Aunt May .
How Could Willie Lumpkin’s Debut Impact The MCU?
Willie Lumpkin being bring out inThe Fantastic Fourwould play a gumption of wonderful levity to the Phase 6 project . This could also act as an homage to Fantastic Four creator Stan Lee , as Lee and Lumpkin partake many forcible similarities . Lumpkin ’s first appearance could also provide some brilliant small - shell moments alongside the Fantastic Four ’s bigger escapade , akin toI am Grootin theGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise .
Stan Lee made cameo appearances in Marvel ’s live - action projects for three decades before his death , but two of these appearance broke tradition .
8Sharon Ventura Can Add Layers To Ben Grimm’s Transformation Storyline
Sharon Ventura Debuted In Marvel Comics' The Thing #27 (1985)
How Could Sharon Ventura’s Debut Impact The MCU?
Ebon Moss - Bachrach ’s Ben Grimmwill surely be fight with his transformation inThe Fantastic Four . However , Sharon Ventura ’s alteration into She - Thing could break the blow of his change physique . Ventura could sum empathetic and more human layers to Ben Grimm , creating the opportunity for him to show more vulnerable side .
7Lyja Connects Johnny Storm To The MCU’s Skrull Storyline
Lyja Debuted In Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four #265 (1984)
Lyja initially appear as a form - shifting Skrull assay to penetrate the Fantastic Four by masquerading as Ben Grimm ’s love stake , Alicia Masters . Lyja substitute Masters during 1984’sSecret Warsevent , and seduced Johnny Storm after the Thing decided to remain on Battleworld . Despite being a sometimes - villain , Lyja formed a close bond with Johnny Storm after her true Skrull configuration was revealed , though their family relationship became strained prior to theSecret Invasionstoryline .
How Could Lyja’s Debut Impact The MCU?
Marvel Studios debut the Skrulls in 2019’sCaptain Marvel , though not as scoundrel in the MCU , but as peaceable refugee . Since then , over amillion Skrulls have sought recourse on Earth , with even more joining inThe Marvelsfollowing Dar - Benn ’s fire on Tarnax . This perfectly set up Lyja ’s introduction to the MCU , and her masquerade as some of the franchise ’s most notable zep could have a major impact on the MCU ’s future , and that of the Fantastic Four .
One major cameo found in The Marvels may seem highly exciting at first , yet it completely ignored one of Phase 5 ’s biggest MCU twists .
6Huntara Could Explore Reed Richards’ Complicated Family History
Huntara Debuted In Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four #377 (1993)
Tara Richards , a.k.a . Huntara , is Reed Richards ' half - babe from an substitute Marvel universe , born to Nathaniel Richards when he find himself immobilise on Earth-6311 . As the protector of the timestream , Huntara finally traveled to Earth-616 , and battle the Fantastic Four . subsequently , however , Huntara take form her own Fantastic Four team stick with the demise ofReed Richards and Doctor Doom , setting herself up as a crucial hero in the Fantastic Four team ’s organic evolution .
How Could Huntara’s Debut Impact The MCU?
Huntara would be a fantastical fibre to debut inThe Fantastic Four , as her institution would expand on Reed Richards ' complicated family history . Tara is the daughter of Reed Richards ' time - traveling Padre , and in Marvel Comics , Kang the Conqueror is also a descendant of Nathaniel Richards , which would be an intense association to explore in the MCU . Huntara could be central to battlingKang in the MCU ’s Phase 6 , though she may be introduced as a powerful villain first .
5Alyssa Moy Could Disrupt Reed Richards & Sue Storm’s Relationship
Alyssa Moy Debuted In Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four (Vol. 3) #5 (1998)
Alyssa Moy ’s debut in the MCU could throw a spanner in the works of the relationship betweenPedro Pascal ’s Reed Richards and Vanessa Kirby ’s Sue Storm . Genius Alyssa Moy and Reed Richards dated while studying at university , but opted not to remain together as Moy want to unfold their brain genetic science further than just their own children . Alyssa remained in contact with I. A. Richards , but later carry regret that they had n’t married , though I. A. Richards prefer to remain with Sue Storm .
How Could Alyssa Moy’s Debut Impact The MCU?
The Fantastic Fourhas already been revealed to not be an origin history for the titular squad , hint that Reed Richards and Sue Storm may already be married , and could already have children . Alyssa Moy come back into Richards ' life could divide Richards and Storm , creating some aroused moments , and cement the kinfolk dynamic of the newfangled MCU team . She could even be the complete genius - grade villainous opposite number to Mister Fantastic .
A fresh hearsay about the MCU ’s Fantastic Four picture claims Marvel is looking for actors old enough to play Reed Richards and Sue Storm as parents .
4Kristoff Vernard Would Make A Great Villain Alongside Doctor Doom
Kristoff Vernard Debuted In Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four #247 (1982)
Kristoff Vernard is Nathaniel Richards ' biologic Word , Reed Richards ' half - pal , and Victor Von Doom ’s adoptive boy , with the latter grooming him as his replacement . Vernard , similarly to Huntara , would make for a bright baddie inThe Fantastic Four , particularly because of his personal connection to Reed Richards . He could also provide the perfect chance forDoctor Doom to debut in the MCU , though perhaps not as the unmediated villain ofThe Fantastic Four .
How Could Kristoff Vernard’s Debut Impact The MCU?
Kristoff Vernard ’s MCU debut would fetch Doctor Doom into the dealership after several eld of surmisal . However , Vernard may have a bass purpose in the MCU , as he is also a direct antecedent of Kang the Conqueror , which could more clearly connectThe Fantastic Fourto the overarching story of the MCU . If Franklin and Valeria Richards extend Reed Richards and Sue Storm ’s home inThe Fantastic Four , Kristoff Vernard could do the same for Doctor Doom .
3Wyatt Wingfoot Can Connect The Fantastic Four To Another MCU Hero
Wyatt Wingfoot Debuted In Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four #50 (1966)
Despite having no world power to mouth of , Wyatt Wingfoot has spend a great deal of metre with the Fantastic Four , thanks to his close friendly relationship with Johnny Storm ’s Human Torch . Wingfoot is a skilled athlete , marksman and animal flight simulator , and has used these rude talent to aid the Fantastic Four on many occasion . However , he is perhaps well known for his romantic liaison withJennifer Walters ' She - Hulk , so his debut inThe Fantastic Fourcould connect the titular team to this Modern MCU hero .
How Could Wyatt Wingfoot’s Debut Impact The MCU?
Tatiana Maslany debuted as Jennifer Walters in 2022’sShe - whale : Attorney at Law , and the serial has already search her quest for love . Wyatt Wingfoot ’s debut in the MCUcould solve this conundrum for her , and he could establish connections between She - Hulk and a act of other MCU heroes . This includes the Fantastic Four , the Black Panther , Bruce Banner ’s Hulk and Peter Parker ’s Spider - Man , among many others .
2Alicia Masters Would Give Ben Grimm A Brilliant Love Interest
Alicia Masters Debuted In Marvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #8 (1962)
While Sharon Ventura would make a not bad love interest for Ben Grimm ’s Thing inThe Fantastic Four , his longest - running romance could also be introduced to the MCU.Alicia Masters spring a quick bond with the matter after meeting him , as she did n’t attaint him for his rock-and-roll - like visual aspect since she is unsighted . Her empathy toward mankind makes her a gentle presence among the Fantastic Four , so she ’d be a brilliant addition to the MCU ’s Phase 6 .
How Could Alicia Masters' Debut Impact The MCU?
Alicia Masters ab initio help her villainous Church Father to combat the Fantastic Four , but before long became a staunch ally to the team . This could see her debut as a modest antagonist inThe Fantastic Four , before build her kinship with Ebon Moss - Bachrach ’s Ben Grimm . This family relationship could evolve over a number of days , with the duet ’s eventual married couple being depicted in the MCU , allowing audiences to plug in to the affair on a more human stage .
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has brought many of the heroes from Marvel Comics to life , but they are still missing some important side characters .
1Crystal Could Bring Inhumans Into The MCU
Crystal Debuted In Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four #45 (1965)
Johnny Storm ’s Human Torch could also chance love inThe Fantastic Four . Crystal ’s long - run and complicated relationship with the Human Torch would be amazing to see on - blind , not least because this could show more loving and compassionate sides to the rumbustious and cocky Johnny Storm , but also because this could bringInhumans into the MCU . Crystal is an Inhuman with the ability to manipulate the elements , which could make her a very potent summation toThe Fantastic Four .
How Could Crystal’s Debut Impact The MCU?
Marvel Studios ' first mention of Inhumans came during 2022’sDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness , which debut Earth-838 ’s Black Bolt . The metal money has n’t appeared in the MCU ’s main persistence , away from inAgents of SHIELD , butThe Fantastic Fourcould change this . lechatelierite bring in Inhumans would have a major impact on the MCU , redeemingmistakes of Marvel Television ’s past , and grant this vibrant and exciting metal money to finally get some justice .
Marvel Studios’The Fantastic Fouris currently scheduled for release on July 25 , 2025 , as part of the MCU ’s Phase 6 .
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