The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Summary
Even though one major hypothesis concerningThe Fantastic Fourmay make a hugeMCUplot hole , Marvel Studios has the opportunity to solve it by exchange the origin story of Marvel ’s First Family ’s powers . The Fantastic Fouris set to release on July 25 , 2025 , enclose Pedro Pascal ’s Mister Fantastic , Vanessa Kirby ’s Invisible Woman , Joseph Quinn ’s Human Torch and Ebon Moss - Bachrach ’s the Thing into the MCU ’s Phase 6 . The highly - anticipated alive - action reboot was teased by Kevin Feige in 2019 , but late update surroundingMarvel Studios’The Fantastic Fourhave spurred theories that could change the anatomy of the MCU forever .
In late months , Marvel Studios has n’t only confirmed themain put ofThe Fantastic Four , but has also teased the project ’s potential 1960s setting , and added Julia Garner ’s Shalla - Bal , a.k.a . the Silver Surfer , to the roll . New details emerging from the development of Matt Shakman ’s MCU lineament film directorial launching have also teased the theory ofThe Fantastic Fourtaking place in an alternating macrocosm , but this runs the risk of make a massive plot golf hole in the Multiverse Saga . However , Marvel Studios only has to change the details of the Fantastic Four ’s origin story to work out this impending problem .
The Fantastic Four is speculate to take position in an alternative realness in the vast multiverse , but this could repeat a dissentious MCU Phase 4 instant .
Galactus Has Been All But Confirmed For The Fantastic Four
Galactus Made His Marvel Comics' Debut In 1966’s Fantastic Four #48
For quite some clock time , The Fantastic Fourhas been intemperately rumored to be introducingGalactus to the MCU . The cosmic planet - eater is one of Marvel Comics ' most recognizable and dangerous supervillains , as the ancient being scours the cosmos seeking out existence that he consumes so as to sustain his life force-out . Galactus made his Marvel Comics debut in 1966’sFantastic Four # 48 , as he planned to devour Earth before travel on to the next world . However , he was match by the Fantastic Four and his former Herald , Norrin Radd ’s Silver Surfer , who eventually shoot down the villain and saved the day .
Galactus previously appeared in springy - action in 2007’sFantastic Four : Rise of the Silver Surfer , though this version was depicted as a hurricane - like cloud .
While Galactus still has n’t been formally confirmed to be appearing inThe Fantastic Four , Julia Garner ’s casting as Shalla - Bal ’s Silver Surfer all but confirm the planet - eater ’s involvement . In Marvel Comics , Galactus employs Heralds , who traverse the universe of discourse on the hunt for suitable worlds for him to devour . It ’s Norrin Radd ’s Silver Surfer who scouts Earth , but this responsibleness could fall onShalla - Bal ’s Silver Surfer inThe Fantastic Four . Rumors have placed thespian including Javier Bardem and Antonio Banderas as the MCU ’s Galactus , and one possibility advise the baddie may be more crucial to the development of the Fantastic Four themselves .
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The Fantastic Four Could Get Their Powers From Galactus In The MCU
The Fantastic Four Were Exposed To Cosmic Rays In Marvel Comics
The known line story of the Fantastic Four features Reed Richards , Sue Storm , Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm heading out on their mission to be the first Americans in infinite . Unfortunately , the quaternary is exposed to cosmic rays in space , which transforms them into superpowered existence , and while it consume a while for them to come to damage with their abilities , they put them to good role as the Fantastic Four . However , one theory sit byReddituser Character_Mind_671suggests that this origin story could be changed in the MCU , with Galactus instead imbuing the Fantastic Four with their powers .
Though their previous 3 motion-picture show are n’t very well - like , the Fantastic Four have demonstrated some incredibly impressive powers in their vocation .
While it could seem unnecessary for theFantastic Four ’s origin storyto be change , there is precedent for this to be the case , as Galactus often gifts others mightiness in Marvel Comics . Specifically , Galactus ' Heralds have all been enhanced with a small portion of his power that he has acquired from esurient world , solar systems and other cosmic beings . This is do it as the Power Cosmic , and could be the reservoir of the Fantastic Four ’s impressive abilities in the MCU ’s Phase 6 , in particular since other individual riddle with the Power Cosmic are expect to make appearances in the upcoming projection .
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 family bond.
The Fantastic Four May Introduce The Power Cosmic To The MCU
The Power Cosmic Has Almost Unlimited Capabilities In Marvel Comics & The MCU
Although first witness alongside Galactus ' Marvel Comics debut in 1966’sFantastic Four # 48 , the Power Cosmic was n’t introduce by name until 1968’sSilver Surfer # 2.The Power Cosmic was reveal to be a source of unlimited cosmic energy that is often wielded by god - alike beings akin to Galactus . Harnessing this mogul talent Galactus a huge array of remarkable ability , such as universal cosmic cognisance , telepathy and telekinesis , teleportation , being able to make force fields and interdimensional portals , and even resurrect the beat , so the Power Cosmic makes Galactus one of the most formidable , life-threatening and pregnant character in Marvel Comics .
As well as harnessing the Power Cosmic for himself , Galactus also imbues his Heralds with a component of this major power , meaningSilver Surfer ’s such as Norrin Radd and Shalla - Balare also able to reach the Power Cosmic . The fact that Shalla - Bal is set to debut inThe Fantastic Fourmeans the Power Cosmic could finally be come to the MCU , too . Galactus potentially gifting some of the Power Cosmic to the Fantastic Four would make them some of the most powerful characters in the MCU , and could also help to work a major plot hole created by one pop possibility .
The Power Cosmic Could Justify The Main MCU Timeline Keeping An Alternate Universe Fantastic Four
The Fantastic Four Could Expand The MCU’s Multiverse Saga More Than Any Previous Project
One popular theory suggests thatThe Fantastic Fourwill be set in an alternate realism to the MCU ’s main continuity , answering the question as to why the Fantastic Four have n’t been determine or mention in the MCU , despite the project ’s suspected 1960s setting . Indeed , the Fantastic Four are expected to be joining the MCU ’s main timeline , and theories advise that Galactus could devourThe Fantastic Four’salternate Earth , thrust the nominal team to relocate to Earth-616 . However , this creates a major problem , asthe Fantastic Four would n’t be capable to safely conjoin the MCU proper without causing an incursion effect .
Earth-838 ’s Reed Richards described incursions as event that occur"when the boundary between two universes erodes , destroying one or both totally . "
By changing the Fantastic Four ’s origin story - having Galactus give them their power , rather than cosmic ray in Earth ’s orbit - Marvel Studios make the perfect chance to explicate away this problem . The Power Cosmic has almost unlimited possibilities , so it could countenance the Fantastic Four to make the move to Earth-616 without running the risk of stimulate an penetration . Of course , an incursion because of the Fantastic Four could turn out significant toAvengers : cloak-and-dagger Wars’plot , but it would be great forThe Fantastic Fourto connect the team more tight to one of their most significant adversaries .
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The Fantastic Four : First Steps depict Marvel ’s First Family navigating their roles as heroes amidst a 1960s - inspired , retro - futuristic world . As they support Earth from Galactus and the enigmatic Silver Surfer , they must also uphold the persuasiveness of their kinfolk bond .
