Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four’ introduces powerful new characters to the MCU, and ends with tease for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’—here’s the ending and post-credits scene, explained.

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

First Steps line up with the end of Thunderbolts* as the franchise builds to the release of the epic Avengers: Doomsday in December 2026? CinemaBlend's own Jeff McCobb recently broached that subject in an interview with director Matt Shakman during the Los Angeles press day for the new 2025 movie,

Though it's only a very brief clip, Joe and Anthony Russo have shared footage of some audience reactions to the mid-credits scene of The Fantastic Four: First

Did Marvel Studios finally crack the code to making a good Fantastic Four movie? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Baress review “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” — the latest Marvel Cinematic

At the time of writing, the only way to see "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" is by heading to your nearest movie theater. It only hit the big screen on July 25 (or July 24, in the U.K.), and that's likely where it'll stay for some time.

The art and imagination of Jack Kirby are front-and-center in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and it's what the MCU has needed for years

In his first starring role, Paul Walter Hauser played the title role in Richard Jewell, Clint Eastwood’s true story that also starred Kathy Bates.

“ Jurassic World Rebirth ” was pushed to fourth but held well, earning $2.1 million in its fourth weekend for a cumulative total of $38.5 million. Warner Bros.’ racing drama “F1” rounded out the top five with $867,818, pushing its cume to $26.3 million after five weeks.

First Steps understands that once a baby is involved, decisions must be made solely on what's best for the baby.

First Steps had a solid hold on Monday with a fantastic $10.4 million haul, and that bodes well for the coming week. Matt Shakman, meanwhile, has weighed in on Thunderbolts*'s stinger.