MCU Confirms Three Villains for Fantastic Four Ahead of Release

With the release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps imminent, Marvel Studios has generated considerable excitement by previewing key villains and offering early screenings that have garnered positive critical response. The film introduces classic antagonists like the Mad Thinker and Red Ghost, and stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn bring fresh energy to their superhero roles, with Kirby's real-life pregnancy paralleling her character Sue Storm's new motherhood. MCU President Kevin Feige hinted at future developments in the franchise, suggesting that the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film will expand on the world established in First Steps, potentially involving more characters interacting within the iconic Baxter Building setting. Additionally, the prequel comic Fantastic Four: First Steps #1 includes a meaningful Easter egg tribute to co-creator Jack Kirby through a robot named K.E.R.B.I.E., exemplifying Marvel's penchant for embedding nods to its comic book heritage. This collection of developments underscores Marvel's efforts to revitalize its Multiverse Saga, following mixed receptions to recent installments, as it builds momentum leading up to the saga's culmination.