In Marvel Comics, Doom’s fixation on Franklin is legendary. He views the boy’s near-limitless powers as the key to creating and ruling Battleworld, a twisted reality of his own making as seen in ...

First Steps introduced the character of Franklin Richards in the MCU, theories of him possibly becoming evil in 2026’s ...

This story discusses major plot developments, including the ending and post-credits scenes, in “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” currently playing in theaters. From the very first scene, the question ...

While Marvel Studios tends to adapt the best comic book events, the arrival of Franklin Richard could redeems one of the worst.

First Steps culminates with young Franklin Richards facing Doctor Doom himself. Here's why Doom needs Franklin for Avengers: Doomsday.

Doomsday theory explores how the Fantastic Four might travel to Earth-616. It suggests Reed Richards uses Galactus’ ancient ...

Franklin Richards is an important character for the future of the MCU – and if it’s faithful to the comics, he’ll be ...

Avengers: Doomsday Raises a Big Question About the Fantastic Four How will the Fantastic Four reconcile Franklin Richards’ omega abilities within the established power levels of the MCU?

Note: Be aware there are spoilers for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” in the article below.

Although we don’t see the figure’s face or hear him speak, this is obviously Doctor Doom, who will be played by Robert Downey Jr. in 2026’s “Avengers: Doomsday.” In the comics, Doom is an integral ...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps ending explained: your biggest questions answered on Galactus, Franklin Richards, and if it sets up Avengers: Doomsday News By Bradley Russell published July 24, 2025 ...

Given that “The Fantastic Four” takes place on Earth-828, and we see their ship appear on Earth-616 in the post-credits scene in “Thunderbolts*,” it’s clear that “Doomsday” will freely traipse the ...