The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Summary
As well as introducing Marvel ’s First Family to theMCU , Phase 6’sThe Fantastic Fourcould also debut several other paladin and villains from the pages of Marvel Comics . Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige first teased the Fantastic Four ’s debut in the MCU back in 2019 , in brief after Disney ’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox . Since then , however , news on the highly - anticipatedThe Fantastic Fourreboothad been scarce . That is , until the projection ’s cast was finally confirmed on February 14 , 2024 , let in Pedro Pascal , Vanessa Kirby , Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss - Bachrach as the four main stars of the titulary squad .
As well as unveilingThe Fantastic Four’smain cast , Marvel Studios ' Valentine ’s Day reveal also teased a historic style for the upcoming projection . The team ’s costume , home interior decoration , retro robot assistant HERBIE , andThe Fantastic Four’snew logo suggest at the projection being set in the sixties , meaning an unexplored time period in the MCU ’s history may be examined more close . This creates the chance for severalpast MCU reference to come out inThe Fantastic Four , but there are many other Fantastic Four - relate theatrical role from Marvel Comics who could make their first MCU appearance in the upcoming Phase 6 project .
Cast
The Fantastic Four : First Steps depicts Marvel ’s First Family navigating their roles as heroes amidst a 1960s - inspired , retro - futuristic world . As they defend Earth from Galactus and the enigmatic Silver Surfer , they must also uphold the strength of their folk bond .
10Captain Mar-Vell & Rick Jones Are Connected To Marvel Comics’ Negative Zone
Rick Jones Is A Prominent Ally To Many Marvel Heroes
Captain Mar - Vell has already been adapted into Annette Bening’sMar - Vell inCaptain Marvel , but she could receive more development in the 1960s - setThe Fantastic Four , potentially alongside Rick Jones , who has n’t appear in the MCU . Rick Jones is a prominent ally to many Marvel Comics heroes , including Mar - Vell , the Hulk and Captain America . In Marvel Comics , Mar - Vell and Jones find themselves mire with the Negative Zone , a realm often explored by the Fantastic Four , mean while one exists in the substantial world , the other is secure in the Negative Zone . This could be included in Marvel Studios’The Fantastic Four .
9Mole Man Was The Fantastic Four’s First Marvel Comics Villain
Mole Man Debuted In Marvel Comics' The Fantastic Four #1 In 1961
Mole Man is an strange villain in Marvel Comics , but just happens to be the first antagonist the Fantastic Four ever faced as a teamin 1961’sThe Fantastic Four # 1 . Regularly spurring attacks from beneath the Earth ’s surface with his Moloid followers , a race of human - jetty hybrids , Mole Man is a dark foe to the Fantastic Four . As the team ’s first ever villain , it would be great to seeMole Man appear in the MCU , providing a minor threat for the Fantastic Four in their first MCU adventure before they take on bigger dangers , including Galactus and Doctor Doom .
8Blastaar Is A Powerful Adversary To The Fantastic Four
Blastaar Is Sometimes Known As The Living Bomb-Blast
While the appearance of the Negative Zone inThe Fantastic Fourcould introduce the likes of Mar - Vell and Rick Jones to the MCU , several denizen of the transcendental land could also appear . This could admit Blastaar , the ruler of the Baluurian slipstream that domicile inside the Negative Zone . Blastaar was boot out by his subjects , becoming an outlaw , which led to him waging attacks on Earth , bring him into engagement with the Fantastic Fourmany times . Blastaar is a very powerful baddie , whose introduction could facilitate to demonstrate the weirdness of theNegative Zone if it appear inThe Fantastic Four .
The Fantastic Four reboot might be the most anticipated part of Phase 4 , but the mystery remains as to what menace Marvel ’s First Family will family .
7The Sentry Could Appear In The 1960s
The Sentry Has Been Rumored To Debut In Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts
Indeed , Robert Reynolds ' Sentry is carry to debut prior to the liberation ofThe Fantastic Four , with Lewis Pullman thought to be take on the role for 2025’sThunderbolts . However , it ’s potential that an earlier rendering of theSentry , Marvel Comics ' result to DC ’s Superman , could appear in the 1960s - setThe Fantastic Four . In Marvel Comics , Reynolds was introduced as an Everyman who began to remember his fourth dimension as a superhero , whom the world had forgotten . He was revealed to be Reed Richards ' best acquaintance , so this connection could be plant inThe Fantastic Fourfollowing the Sentry ’s debut inThunderbolts.
The Walking DeadandInvinciblestar Steven Yeun was initially expect to beThunderbolts’Sentry , but was put back with Lewis Pullman after start the project in January 2024 .
6Blue Marvel Could Be A New Heavy-Hitter In The MCU
The Fantastic Four’s Suspected Timeline Makes Blue Marvel’s Debut More Likely
Adam Brashear’sBlue Marvel has been speculated to be joining the MCUfor several year , andThe Fantastic Fourprovides the perfect opportunity for his introduction . In Marvel Comics , Blue Marvel receives his antimatter use abilities after experiment with the Negative Zone during the Kennedy administration of the 1960s , connecting him directly to the Fantastic Four . Debuting Blue Marvel allow for a chance to research the culture of the 1960s , as Brashear was need to go to sleep as Blue Marvel after his identity was revealed in the midst of segregation , which would be a hugely significant story for Marvel Studios to explore .
5Annihilus Could Be The MCU’s Next Major Villain
Annihilus Is A Significant Threat In Marvel Comics' Annihilation Storyline
With Marvel Studios potentially impress off from the Multiverse Saga ’s Kang the Conqueror - focus plot line , The Fantastic Fourcould introduceAnnihilus as a Modern major villain in the MCU.Annihilus is the ruler of the Negative Zone , though his plans to invade Earth have regularly been thwarted by the Fantastic Four .
Annihilus top the Annihilation Wave out of the Negative Zone in an travail to take over the universe of discourse , but is scotch by several cosmic superheroes .
In one iconic Marvel Comics plot line , Annihilus direct the Annihilation Wave out of the Negative Zone in an attempt to take over the universe , but is queer by several cosmic superheroes . This epic story could be adapted for the MCU , and the cornerstone may be lay inThe Fantastic Four.
4Molecule Man Would Set Up Avengers: Secret Wars Perfectly
Molecule Man Is Important To Marvel Comics' Secret Wars Event In 2015
Marvel Comics ' Owen Reece became Molecule Man after absorb actinotherapy from the Beyonder ’s proportion , allowing him to curb matter on a molecular level . This activeness created a wormhole , however , that enabled the Beyonder to begin to celebrate Earth , leading to 1984’sSecret Warsevent . Molecule Man had a immense part to playact in 2015’sSecret Warsstory , too , as Reece is capable of absorbing the powers of the otherworldly Beyonders . Molecule Man may be introduced inThe Fantastic Fourahead of2027’sAvengers : Secret Wars , which could see him potentially team up up with Doctor Doom while incursions ravage the multiverse .
One powerful MCU hero could replace a crucial Marvel Comics villain in 2027 ’s Avengers : mystic Wars , and help to introduce a much - anticipated enemy .
3The Silver Surfer Was Helped By The Fantastic Four In Marvel Comics
The Silver Surfer Has Been Rumored To Debut In The Fantastic Four
Despite being a very cosmic type , Norrin Radd ’s Silver Surfer is as such link up to the Fantastic Four , too . In Marvel Comics , the Silver Surfer , a Herald of the major planet - eater Galactus , traveled to Earth in preparation for his master to devour humanity ’s homeworld . However , with the help of the Fantastic Four , the Silver Surfer relearned his nobility and helped save Earth from Galactus , but was deport as punishment . Galactus and the Silver Surferhave been heavily - rumor to be appearing inThe Fantastic Four , so this storyline could be explored , introducing yet another supremely muscular cosmic zep to the MCU ’s Multiverse Saga .
2Galactus Has Been Heavily-Rumored For The Fantastic Four
Galactus Is One Of Marvel Comics' Most Dangerous Threats
Galactus is one of Marvel Comics ' most legendary and recognizable supervillains , not least because of his sheer size and the immense peril he personate to the heroes of the Marvel Universe . for sustain his life force , Galactus must pig entire worlds , and employ Heralds to search for these planets . One of these worlds is Earth , but Galactus is defeated by his Herald , the Silver Surfer , with the help of the Fantastic Four . This divinity - similar being has been rumour to debut inThe Fantastic Four , butGalactus could become a major threat in the MCUfor years to come .
Javier Bardem has of late been rumored to be cast as Galactus inThe Fantastic Four , but this has n’t been formally confirmed .
1Doctor Doom Is A Prominent Villain To Many MCU Heroes
Doctor Doom Could Be The MCU’s Next Thanos
There ’s been venture for years that Victor Von Doom , better known asDoctor Doom , would seem in the MCU , andThe Fantastic Fourprovides the perfect chance for this to finally pass . Doctor Doom is one of the most iconic supervillains in Marvel Comics history , having battled many champion , but being tight associated with the Fantastic Four . Doom and Reed Richards studied together , but make grow a competitive contention that has persisted for almost seven ten . The Fantastic Fouris very likely to in the end put in Doctor Doom , but he will likely be around in the MCU for many years to come .
