The Fantastic Four: First Steps

At the end of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the team faces a desperate battle against the cosmic giant Galactus, who arrives on Earth in search of a powerful being: Sue and Reed’s unborn child, Franklin Richards. Galactus believes Franklin is a conduit for the universe’s ultimate energy, destined to become his successor and continue his hunger for destruction. In a tense confrontation, the Fantastic Four hatch a plan to lure Galactus away from the Earth using Reed’s experimental teleportation device, aiming to send him into a distant part of space where he can’t threaten their home planet. During the chaos, Sue, who has unlocked her full potential and grapples with losing her life in the effort, pushes Galactus into the teleportation grid, with her powers creating a portal that drags him into the void. Johnny Stark, with the help of a reformed Silver Surfer—previously a herald of Galactus named Shalla-Bal—manages to redirect him through the portal. Surfer, having reunified with her past and conscience, sacrifices herself by staying behind in the cosmos with Galactus, likely to be seen again in future stories.

Despite their victory, Sue succumbs to her injuries, and her son Franklin demonstrates extraordinary cosmic abilities by resurrecting her, highlighting his potential as a being of immense power. With Galactus banished and Earth saved, the team mourns Sue but finds hope in Franklin’s mysterious future. Meanwhile, the film hints at darker times ahead with a mid-credits scene showing a young Franklin being watched by Doctor Doom, a villain lurking in the shadows, plotting his own schemes involving Franklin. The post-credits scene teases a nostalgic glimpse of the classic 60s-style animated heroes, setting the stage for potential sequels or crossover stories. Ultimately, the ending emphasizes the heroism and sacrifice of the Fantastic Four, especially Sue, and opens the door to new threats and mysteries with Franklin’s evolving powers and the looming presence of Doctor Doom.

Last Updated: July 27, 2025 at 09:40