Fantastic Four Trailer Reveals Baby Franklin

Marvel has unveiled a fresh "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" trailer, offering a first look at baby Franklin Richards and finally delivering the iconic line fans have been anticipating.

While much of the trailer, which is promoting ticket sales for the upcoming MCU film, features previously seen footage, it includes a new scene of Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic) and Sue Storm (Invisible Woman) in bed with their infant son, Franklin Richards, marking the character's cinematic debut.

Why is this significant? In a recent Empire Magazine interview, Vanessa Kirby, who portrays Sue Storm, hinted at something that excited MCU fans: "It's not just adults who possess superpowers."

Kirby's character is pregnant in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," and the trailer confirms Franklin's appearance, at least as a baby. This is a major development for the MCU, as previously analyzed by IGN. As noted in April:

For those familiar with the Fantastic Four comics, this is a monumental moment for the team. Marvel Studios is introducing what may be the most powerful mutant in existence, and potentially his super-genius sister as well. Let's examine why Sue's pregnancy has profound implications for the MCU and the Marvel multiverse.

Franklin is arguably one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe. He can warp reality and manipulate matter at will, even creating entire pocket dimensions from nothing. His abilities also include telepathy, telekinesis, and astral projection.

In essence, Franklin's power is so immense it rivals cosmic entities like the Celestials and Galactus. He is destined to grow even stronger with age. The Fantastic Four have encountered multiple adult versions of Franklin from the future, indicating he will eventually become an immortal protector of the entire Marvel Universe.

Considering this, could Franklin age rapidly in the film and assist the Fantastic Four in confronting Galactus? Does this imply the events of "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" unfold over a year or more? Kirby's comment strongly suggests we will see the character display his powers to some extent.

In another moment, Ebon Moss-Bachrach's Ben Grimm (The Thing) enthusiastically responds "hell yeah!" when Joseph Quinn's Johnny Storm (Human Torch) asks, "Is it clobberin' time?" Finally!

Excitement is building for "The Fantastic Four" as its July release approaches. This week, director Matt Shakman addressed whether Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom would appear, seemingly ruling it out. However, many fans still expect Doctor Doom to make a cameo, possibly in a post-credits scene.

Last month, the runtime for "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" was confirmed, making it the longest MCU film since 2023's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Additionally, the best look yet at the film's version of Galactus, portrayed by Ralph Ineson, was revealed through a Snapple promo that leaked the character's design. This followed a revealing Funko Pop! spoiler for "The Fantastic Four: First Steps".