Vanessa Kirby Hints Franklin Richards in Fantastic Four

The Fantastic Four: First Steps will undoubtedly showcase Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing demonstrating their powers as they confront Galactus to protect Earth. But could Franklin Richards also join the fray?

Could Franklin Richards Appear in The Fantastic Four?

Vanessa Kirby, portraying Sue Storm, hinted at something intriguing in an Empire Magazine interview that's sparked discussion among MCU fans: "It's not just adults who have superpowers."

Since Kirby's Storm is pregnant in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, this confirms Franklin Richards will enter the MCU—a significant addition given his comic-book power levels. As we reported earlier:

Comic readers understand the implications—Marvel Studios is introducing one of the most powerful mutants ever conceived. Potentially alongside his brilliant sister? Let's examine why Sue's pregnancy reshapes the MCU's future.

Franklin possesses reality-altering abilities that rank among Marvel's strongest—manifesting as telepathy, dimensional creation, and powers rivaling cosmic entities like Galactus himself. Future timelines depict him evolving into an immortal universal guardian.

Could Franklin be instrumental in repelling Galactus? Kirby's statement implies we'll see his abilities activated.

The MCU's Expanding Fantastic Four Storyline

The Fantastic Four cast will also appear in next year's Avengers: Doomsday alongside established MCU heroes, potentially positioning Franklin as crucial against Doctor Doom.

New details continue emerging—the film's runtime was recently confirmed as the MCU's longest since Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Last week's leaked Snapple promotion revealed Ralph Ineson's Galactus design, following earlier Funko Pop! leaks about the movie's aesthetic direction.