Marvel has debuted a new trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps featuring the first glimpse of baby Franklin Richards - including the iconic line fans have eagerly anticipated.
While much of the trailer, released to coincide with ticket sales launching for the upcoming MCU film, contains previously seen footage, we get our first look at Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic) and Sue Storm (Invisible Woman) with their infant son Franklin.
Why This Matters
During a recent interview with Empire Magazine, Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm) dropped a tantalizing hint that sparked speculation among MCU fans: "It's not just adults who have superpowers."
With Sue visibly pregnant in the film, the trailer confirms we'll see Franklin at least during his infancy - a significant development for the MCU. As we discussed in April:
Comic fans recognize this as a pivotal moment for the team. Marvel Studios is introducing arguably the most powerful mutant in existence - potentially alongside his equally gifted sister. Let's examine why Sue's pregnancy carries major implications for the MCU multiverse:Franklin stands among the most formidable beings in Marvel's universe, possessing reality-warping abilities that rival cosmic entities like the Celestials. His powers include matter manipulation, psychic abilities, and even creating entire universes - with potential that grows exponentially with age.
Various future versions of Franklin have appeared in Fantastic Four comics, suggesting he'll evolve into an immortal guardian of the Marvel Universe.
This raises key questions: Could Franklin's accelerated aging help the team confront Galactus? Does the film's timeline span multiple years? Kirby's statement strongly implies we'll witness Franklin demonstrating his abilities.
The trailer also delivers a long-awaited moment - Ebon Moss-Bachrach's Ben Grimm (The Thing) enthusiastically responding "Hell yeah!" when Joseph Quinn's Human Torch asks their iconic battle question.
Production Updates
As the July release approaches, director Matt Shakman recently addressed speculation about Robert Downey Jr. appearing as Doctor Doom, seemingly ruling it out. However, fans remain convinced the legendary villain may appear, perhaps in a post-credits scene.
Last month revealed key details including the film's runtime (the longest MCU entry since Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3) and our clearest look yet at Ralph Ineson's Galactus through an accidental leak in a Snapple promotional campaign. This followed earlier reveals via Fantastic Four-themed Funko Pop! figures.
