Fantastic Four: The First Step is now officially in theaters around the globe. It features Marvel’s versions of Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), Ben Grimm (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn). Following the trend of big superhero films this summer, Fantastic Four embraces the positivity that characterized early comics. It includes quirky characters like Mole Man (Paul Walter Hauser) and Herbie while delivering uplifting stories about families tested in unprecedented ways.
Now, onto something a bit different—does Fantastic Four have an end credit scene? Will we see Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom in a post-credit scene before next winter’s Avengers: The End? And what’s up with Baby Franklin Richards? Honestly, do you even need to stick around for all the credits in Fantastic Four: The First Step?
Let’s break down everything you should know about the end credits of Fantastic Four…
**Spoilers for Fantastic Four: The First Step… currently playing in theaters**
Do Fantastic Four: The First Step have any end credit scenes? Mid-credit scene? Is there a post-credit scene?
Of course, Fantastic Four: The First Step is part of the MCU, so yes, you should definitely hang around after the credits.
In fact, it features two post-credit scenes. The mid-credit scene unfolds four years after the events of the film. The end credit scene is a playful Easter egg meant for dedicated fans.
If you stay through all the credits of Fantastic Four: The First Step, you’ll catch an animated sequence featuring the trademark opening credits of the Fantastic Four comics. You might even hear an unforgettable folk tune co-written by composers Michael Giacchino and Andrea Datzman, which is a nod to Galactus Cult followers.
But let’s focus on what people are really buzzing about—the mid-credit scene of Fantastic Four…
Could Dr. Doom appear in Fantastic Four: The First Step?
So, does RDJ’s Doctor Doom make an appearance in the new Fantastic Four? Well, sort of.
The mid-credits scene is set in Baxterville, four years after the heroes have taken down Galactus (Ralph Inneson). Sue is reading with her intelligent son Franklin and steps away to grab another book. When she returns, she suddenly feels something’s off—they’re not alone. A man in a green hood is speaking with Franklin.
Though we don’t see the man’s face, it’s pretty obvious it’s Victor von Doom. In the comics, he’s Reed’s arch-nemesis, known for his intellect and desire for power, leading the nation of Latveria. Interestingly, Latveria is mentioned early in the film as a country with a history of conflict with the Fantastic Four.
So, while Doom is featured in one of the end credits scenes, it’s worth noting that we don’t actually see Robert Downey Jr.’s face in this particular role.
Fantastic Four: The First Step: What powers does Franklin Richards have in the comics?
In the midst of Fantastic Four: The First Step, Galactus proposes a dire deal: he’ll save Earth if they hand over Sue and Reed’s baby. He believes that young Franklin Richards has the potential to ease his insatiable hunger as he possesses remarkable powers. Naturally, the Fantastic Four won’t sacrifice their child and come up with another plan to save the world.
But just how powerful is little Franklin? What abilities does he have that attract villains like Galactus and Doom?
Franklin Richards is actually one of the most formidable characters in the Marvel Universe. Thanks to Reed and Sue’s cosmic powers, he can reshape reality almost at will, which is essentially godlike. Though he sometimes acts like a regular kid, he can also unleash pionic abilities such as telepathy, telekinesis, and even astral projection. He might even be immortal.
Considering all this, Reed and Sue are quite fortunate that their incredibly powerful child seems like a pretty nice kid. In the MCU, he has primarily used his abilities to bring his mother back to life following a conflict with Galactus—yes, Sue did take on Galactus directly, and yes, their baby managed to revive her, even getting some applause for it.
So, what’s Dr. Doom up to in Baxterville in the mid-credit scene? Well, he’s clearly plotting something involving young Franklin. One has to wonder if this connects to how the heroes from Earth 828 find themselves in the main Earth 199999 timeline seen in Avengers: The End.
