Building Bridges to the Future: The Fantastic Four and the MCU
In a moment that sent ripples through the Marvel fandom, Kevin Feige confirmed that the post-credits scene for The Fantastic Four: First Steps was filmed simultaneously with Avengers: Doomsday. This intriguing connection hints that these two pivotal entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) will intertwine more tightly than we initially thought. With The Fantastic Four: First Steps focusing on the team’s conflict with Galactus in an alternate universe, the anticipation is palpable for how they will ultimately clash with the Avengers in Earth-616.
During a recent roundtable discussion, where ScreenRant was present, Feige elaborated on the significance of this connection. He revealed that the Russo brothers directed The Fantastic Four: First Steps while concurrently filming Avengers: Doomsday, emphasizing that the post-credits scene is a crucial thread in the overarching tapestry of the MCU. “We’ve always known that that sort of tease would be a part of the credits for this movie,” said Feige, hinting at the evolution of the scene throughout its development.
Setting Up Future Conflicts
While The Fantastic Four: First Steps presents a self-contained narrative, its implications stretch far beyond its runtime. The relationship between the Fantastic Four and iconic villain Doctor Doom is a recurring theme in Marvel’s rich history, and Feige’s comments suggest that even though The Fantastic Four: First Steps may not center around Doom, the groundwork laid here will play a pivotal role in the upcoming battles against him.
Despite being an origin story, we’re poised to see how the Fantastic Four’s universe-hopping adventures set the stage for what’s to come in Avengers: Doomsday. The recent post-credits tease at Thunderbolts adds another layer, suggesting the team might be making their way to Earth-616 in a spectacular fashion. But will they be the ones piloting the spacecraft, or is there more to this transition than meets the eye? The answers might just lie within the narrative twists of The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
And while we eagerly await their cosmic collision, it’s worth mentioning that Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to release in Summer 2026, potentially adding even more flavor to the MCU tapestry with Easter eggs and post-credits scenes that may further impact this budding narrative.
The bridging of the fantastical with the earthly is only beginning, and as Marvel’s first family prepares for their moment in the spotlight, audiences can’t help but wonder: what revelations, surprises, and alliances lie ahead for the Fantastic Four and the Avengers in this ever-expanding universe?