First Steps is the first chapter of a new age of the Fantastic Four, the First Family of Marvel. But the main story isn’t the only reason fans are talking. This film plants seeds for the larger Multiverse Saga with not one, but two post-credit scenes. Each scene is heavy, mysterious and purposeful.
Marvel fans have come to expect post-credit surprises. They rarely disappoint. But First Steps does something different. Instead of just teasing the next movie, it deepens the multiversal mystery. Both scenes show this isn’t just a reboot. It becomes the ultimate catalyst of the multiverse with Franklin Richards, and the future of Doctor Doom and the Avengers.
The number of post-credit scenes may not surprise long-time fans but the content within certainly does. These scenes have surprise cameos, long term plot setup and a dash of nostalgic flair.
Two Big Scenes
Marvel has two post-credit sequences in Fantastic Four: First Steps, with one scene mid-credits, and one scene after the credits and at the very end of the film.
The mid-credit scene ties back to the main storyline and is placed four years after the events shown in the movie. The post-credit scene is a pleasant and meaningful reference to traditional superhero media.
Each scene serves a purpose. One sets up multiversal stakes. The other leans into Marvel’s pop culture roots while deepening the lore. Together, they balance tone and direction perfectly.
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Mid-Credit Scene: Doom Comes for Franklin Richards
The mid-credit scene shifts the tone from happy to ominous. The Richards family is living quietly in the Baxter Building. Four years have passed since the main story. The calm moment turns tense.
Sue steps out of the room, leaving Franklin Richards alone for a moment. When she returns, she sees him sitting across from a stranger. The bright green cloak and metal mask are up to Doctor Doom.
We never see Doom’s face. The camera is behind him. But we know it’s him. Doom has arrived.
Doom Targets the Child, Not the TeamInstead of fighting the Fantastic Four
Doom goes after Franklin. That’s a big clue. Franklin isn’t just a child. He has powers connected to the Power Cosmic, the same force that powers Galactus.
Doom doesn’t speak in the scene. But his intentions are clear. He’s after the boy, not the parents. That raises questions. Why now? Why alone? And where did he come from?
This version of Doom doesn’t appear anywhere else in the movie. The movie mentions Latveria but never shows Doctor Doom during the main story. His sudden appearance suggests he might not be from the Earth-828 universe.
Multiversal Implications and Earth-828 Mystery
There are a couple of indications that place this Doctor Doom in the multiverse. Some possibilities suggest that this version of Doctor Doom may not be in the same universe as the Fantastic Four in the movie.
He could be stepping through a TVA-like portal. If so, he’s from another timeline and targeting Franklin for his multiversal potential. This fits with Doom’s known desire to reshape reality.
Franklin is a target. If Doom wants to collapse universes or rewrite the multiverse, the boy is his key.
Avengers: Doomsday
This sets up the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. Rumors say it will adapt elements from Secret Wars, specifically the 2015 run by Jonathan Hickman.
In that story, Doom becomes a god by manipulating the multiverse. He uses powerful beings like Franklin to do it.
Fans also speculate that Robert Downey Jr. would be cast for the role of Doctor Doom. We never see Doctor Doom’s face; however, the silhouette and demeanor very much suggest the rumors might have been true.
Post-Credit Scene: A Fun but Haunting Throwback
After the credits roll, Marvel gives us another surprise. This post-credit scene is completely different. It’s an animated opening sequence for an in-universe Fantastic Four cartoon.
It’s a 1960s Saturday morning cartoon style. Titmouse Animation designed it with bright colors, exaggerated expressions and retro music. It’s fun and nostalgic.
This scene doesn’t reveal any new plot. But it adds to the world. It shows that within the universe, the Fantastic Four are cultural icons.
A Creepy Song Adds Deeper Meaning
Over this animated sequence, we hear a folk song. The lyrics are sung from the point of view of a Galactus cultist.
Marvel chose to add this song to create an eerie contrast. The colorful animation plays while a creepy voice sings praises to Galactus. It’s weird on purpose.
Michael Giacchino, the composer, co-wrote the song. It adds darkness under the surface.
No Duplicate Scenes from Other Films
Note this film doesn’t reuse any content from other Marvel movies. Some fans thought we’d see a continuation of the Thunderbolts post-credit scene. It was confirmed that the shot was representing the combining of the MCU with the Fantastic Four/Earth-616, with the latter transporting themselves between Earths.
And Fantastic Four: First Steps has the team operating in Earth-828. We never see them cross into another dimension. So the Thunderbolts tease still stands separate.
Marvel will likely tie these threads together in future movies. For now, the post-credit scenes are setting up Doom and Franklin’s story.
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Final Answer: Two Scenes That Matter
Fantastic Four: First Steps features two post-credits scenes:
1. A mid-credits scene of Doctor Doom arriving and being interested in Franklin Richards.
2. A post-credits scene of an animated Fantastic Four cartoon intro, to a Galactus-themed folk song.
Each scene brings something different. One hints at the multiverse. The other is just fun and full of Easter eggs.
Marvel uses both to keep us guessing. Together, they advance the story and pay homage to the source material.
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