What Awaits in the 2025 Fantastic Four Credits Scene?

The Fascinating Post-Credits Scenes of The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have been eagerly anticipating what happens in the post-credits scenes of The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The film, which is set to release nationwide on July 25, 2025, has already been shown in over 10 countries, including Colombia, Italy, the Philippines, and France. As a result, some of the ending scenes have already been seen—and even leaked online. For those following the rumors about how this movie connects to the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, these scenes may not come as a complete surprise. However, if you’re looking for a detailed breakdown of what occurs at the end of the film, be warned: the following content contains major spoilers.

Two Post-Credits Scenes

There are two post-credits scenes in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. One is an animated short that showcases the superhero team defeating various villains, while the other reveals a more significant moment: Doctor Doom kneeling next to Sue Storm’s child, Franklin Richards. The second scene, which lasts approximately one minute, is by far the most impactful for the overall story. In an interview with ComicBook, director Matt Shakman confirmed that the Russo brothers, who directed Thunderbolts and Avengers: Doomsday, were responsible for this particular scene. This confirms a clear link between this Marvel reboot and the next Avengers film.

A Tense Scene in the Storm Household

The scene begins four years after the events of the movie, with Sue Storm holding her son, Franklin Richards, in their circular living room. She affectionately calls him a “butterfly” before leaving his side and heading toward the kitchen. She asks H.E.R.B.I.E., the robot companion, if he can find her son’s favorite book. The robot humorously shows her the cover of The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin, a book that explores the theory of evolution. Sue acknowledges that it is one of Franklin’s favorites but mentions that he had already read it the day before. This detail highlights the intelligence of this universe’s version of Franklin Richards, especially considering a trailer has revealed that the world-eating Galactus is interested in the baby.

Sue eventually finds the book she wants and heads back to the living room, only to realize that someone else is in the room. She cautiously approaches her son, charges up her powers, and looks past the metal fireplace to see Franklin holding Doctor Doom’s mask. The villain, cloaked in a hood and cape, kneels behind Franklin and appears to be touching his face. The tense music abruptly stops, and the screen goes black with the words “The Fantastic Four will return in AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY” displayed across it.

Speculation and Theories

It’s worth noting that Robert Downey Jr., who plays Doctor Doom in the next Avengers film, does not appear in this scene. This isn’t too surprising, given the film’s budget of over $200 million. However, fans have speculated about what might be happening in the scene. It seems likely that Franklin is innocently healing Victor von Doom’s scars out of kindness. There must be a reason why the Fantastic Four from the alternate universe of Earth-828 ends up in the main MCU timeline of Earth-616. Some theories suggest that Doctor Doom kidnaps Franklin, forcing the superhero team to leave their retro-futuristic world and enter the main universe where Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts take place. This sets up a crucial connection between the films and hints at future conflicts and alliances within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.