Doctor Doom, Robert Downey Jr. and Vanessa Kirby
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Winter is Coming on MSNExplaining that Fantastic Four: First Steps mid-credits scene and its impact on the MCUVanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman in 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios' THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios / © and ™ 2025 MARVEL.
Considering Downey Jr played Tony Stark and his superhero alter-ego Iron Man in the MCU between 2008 and 2019, some observers might think this is just a nod to the two iconic Marvel characters he'll have played by the time Avengers: Secret Wars arrives in December 2027.
A good chunk of Doomsday could focus on a clash between Avengers and X-Men with RDJ’s Doom cackling in the background, with a kidnapped Franklin by his side. The premise certainly gives the Fantastic Four a reason to breach their multiversal walls and zip over to 616 to meet the New Avengers.
Fantastic Four First Steps leaked scene gives a hint about the future of the four superheroes while drawing a bridge between this film and Avengers Doomsday, which also sets up Robert Downey Jr-starrer Doomsday.
Pedro Pascal, who has joined the MCU as Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic, reflected on how his character would respond to Robert Downey Jr’s Tony Stark / Iron Man. Pascal’s Reed will make his debut in the upcoming The Fantastic Four: First Steps and will also appear in Avengers: Doomsday.