The introduction of new superhero teams in the MCU has been a long time in the making, and finally, members of the X-Men and the Fantastic Four have been confirmed to join the narrative in the near future. And now, some rumors suggest that the upcoming reboot of The Fantastic Four will bring in new characters on the big screen from the pages of Marvel Comics.
And according to an industry insider, they will be none other than Franklin and Valeria Richards, the son and daughter of Reed Richards and Susan Storm. This will be a significant entry into the MCU, since comic book readers know that these young superheroes are two of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe.
The Upcoming Fantastic Four Film Will Introduce Franklin and Valeria Richards To The MCU
Ever since the announcement of the cast and the first look poster for the upcoming The Fantastic Four hit the internet, fans have been coming up with exceptionally amazing and wild theories as to what we can expect from the movie in the future.
And now, it seems like following the Multiverse path for Phases 5 and 6 of the MCU, Marvel Studios is ready to introduce two of the most powerful superheroes from the pages of the comics.
In a recent report by industry insider Daniel Richtman (@DanielRPK), it seems like the upcoming film is set to introduce Franklin and Valeria Richards of the Fantastic Four from the comics onto the silver screen.
If you didn’t already know, they are the son and daughter of Reed Richards and Susan Strom, the roles of whom will be played by Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby respectively.
Franklin and Valeria Richards are reportedly set to appear in ‘THE FANTASTIC FOUR’.
The team will already be established and are big celebrities in their universe.
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— Fantastic Four Updates (@F4Update) April 4, 2024
And if you’re familiar with the comics, you may have felt the impact of what these young superheroes have to offer in the MCU in the future. In the films though, it is being reported that these young heroes will already be established characters in their universe, which will be altering the comic lore a bit to better satisfy the narrative.
The reason why they’re considered two of the most powerful in the Marvel Universe is related to their superhuman abilities, which are extreme intelligence and reality manipulation.
Who Are Valeria And Franklin Richards From Marvel Comics?
When it comes to the younger, Valeria Richards, she possesses a pretty simple and underrated power of extreme superhuman intelligence, which doesn’t have the same flash and wow factor that her other family members do. But her lack of showy powers makes her a force to be reckoned with in the Marvel Universe when it comes to taking one down with intellect and knowledge.
On the other hand, her older brother Franklin Richards is by far one of the most broken characters in the Marvel meta simply because he has the powers to alter all realities as he sees fit. This power, in fact, became the reason why Valeria survived her birth in the first place as it was an event that could’ve killed both her and her mother if not for Franklin’s powers.
The Fantastic Four, in cinemas on 25th July 2025.
