Fantastic Four Trailer Reveals Baby Franklin

Marvel drops an electrifying first look at baby Franklin Richards in the new "Fantastic Four: First Steps" trailer, delivering the iconic line MCU fans have eagerly anticipated.

While much of the trailer mirrors previous footage promoting ticket sales, it gives us a pivotal glimpse: Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic) and Sue Storm (Invisible Woman) cradling their newborn Franklin – marking the character's live-action debut.

Why does this matter? Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm) recently told Empire Magazine: "Superpowers aren't exclusive to adults" – sparking intense speculation among Marvel enthusiasts.

The trailer confirms Kirby's pregnant Sue Storm will give birth to Franklin, whose arrival carries monumental implications for the MCU. As IGN previously analyzed:

Comic readers recognize this as a game-changer. Marvel Studios is introducing arguably the most powerful mutant ever – possibly alongside his genius sister. Let's examine why Sue's pregnancy could reshape the MCU multiverse.

Franklin Richards stands among Marvel's most formidable beings. His reality-warping abilities let him craft entire dimensions effortlessly, complemented by telepathy, telekinesis, and astral projection.

His power rivals cosmic entities like Celestials and Galactus, growing stronger with age. Future timelines show multiple adult Franklins destined to become the universe's immortal guardian.

This raises compelling questions: Could Franklin rapidly age to help battle Galactus? Might "First Steps" span years? Kirby's hint suggests we'll witness his powers manifest.

The trailer also delivers a fan-favorite moment: Ebon Moss-Bachrach's Ben Grimm (The Thing) roaring "Hell yeah!" when Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn) asks: "Is it clobberin' time?"

With July's premiere approaching, speculation intensifies. Director Matt Shakman recently dampened expectations about Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom appearing, though fans still predict a post-credits reveal.

Recent updates include the film's runtime (the MCU's longest since 2023's Guardians 3) and leaked designs of Ralph Ineson's Galactus via a Snapple promo, following earlier Funko Pop! spoilers.