Fantastic Four Trailer Reveals Baby Franklin

Marvel has unveiled a new The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer, offering the first glimpse of baby Franklin Richards and delivering a highly anticipated line fans have eagerly awaited.

While much of the trailer, released to promote ticket sales for the upcoming MCU film, features previously seen footage, it includes a tender moment of Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic) and Sue Storm (Invisible Woman) in bed with their newborn son, Franklin Richards, marking the character's debut appearance.

Why is this so significant? In a recent Empire Magazine interview, Vanessa Kirby, who portrays Sue Storm, sparked excitement among MCU enthusiasts with a compelling hint: "Superpowers aren't limited to adults."

With Sue Storm pregnant in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the trailer confirms we'll see Franklin at least as an infant. This is a major development for the MCU, as IGN previously highlighted. As we noted back in April:

For those familiar with Fantastic Four comics, this represents a pivotal moment for the team. Marvel Studios is introducing what many consider the most powerful mutant in existence—and potentially his super-genius sister as well. Let's examine why Sue's pregnancy carries such profound implications for the MCU and the broader Marvel multiverse.

Franklin stands among the most formidable beings in the Marvel Universe. He possesses reality-warping abilities that enable him to manipulate matter and create entire pocket dimensions from nothing. These powers extend to telepathy, telekinesis, and astral projection, making him virtually unmatched.

Essentially, Franklin's power rivals that of cosmic entities like the Celestials and Galactus. As he ages, his abilities only grow stronger. The Fantastic Four have encountered multiple adult versions of Franklin from future timelines, indicating he's destined to become an immortal guardian of the entire Marvel Universe.

Given these facts, could Franklin undergo rapid aging in the film and assist the Fantastic Four in confronting Galactus? Does this suggest The Fantastic Four: First Steps spans more than a year? Kirby's comment strongly implies we'll witness the character demonstrating his extraordinary abilities.

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

The excitement surrounding The Fantastic Four continues to build as its July release approaches. This week, director Matt Shakman addressed speculation about Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom appearing in the film, seemingly confirming the character won't feature. However, many fans still anticipate Doctor Doom might appear in a post-credits scene.

Last month brought confirmation of The Fantastic Four: First Steps' runtime, making it the longest MCU film since 2023's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. We also obtained the clearest look yet at Ralph Ineson's portrayal of Galactus through a Snapple promotion that accidentally revealed the character's design. This followed an earlier Funko Pop! release that contained spoilers for The Fantastic Four: First Steps.