‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach made it to the theatres on Friday. With its gripping tale and stellar performances, the film has kept the audience entertained and the cash registers ringing at the box office. And what’s adding more to the audience’s interest are the two post-credit scenes featured at the end of the movie.
‘The Fantastic Four : First Steps’ post-credits scene
If you are a fan of the MCU, then you would understand the craze behind the post-credits scene. These scenes offer a glimpse into what is next for the franchise lovers. And with the post-credits scene of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps,’ there are not one but two post-credit scenes.
First post-credit scene
Herein, the story jumps ahead four years, showcasing the Fantastic Four still residing in the Baxter Building. Sue Storm (played by Kirby) is shown reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar to her young son, Franklin. After turning down a suggestion from the robotic assistant H.E.R.B.I.E. to read a book by Charles Darwin, she hands her son another book. Just as she turns around, a cloaked figure enters the room, holding Doctor Doom’s trademark silver mask, catching Franklin’s attention.Though the antagonist is only briefly revealed, played by Robert Downey Jr., it hints at his entry into the MCU and his interest in Franklin’s extraordinary reality-altering abilities.
Second post-credits scene
It features a charming retro-style intro for a Fantastic Four cartoon, which sees the heroes battle classic villains like Red Ghost, Puppet Master, and Diablo.A quote from the creator of The Fantastic Four, Jack Kirby, then appears on the screen. It reads: “If you look at my characters, you will find me…” followed by a title card that further explained the importance of Earth‑828 as a homage to his birthday, 28 August.
