Warning! This article contains spoilers for Thunderbolts* The post-credits scene of Thunderbolts* presents a compelling detail that hints at its connection to Avengers: Doomsday rather than The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Directed by Jake Schreier, Thunderbolts* crafts a self-contained narrative that revolves around the titular superhero team and Robert Reynolds. However, it also drops significant clues regarding the upcoming phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The conclusion of Thunderbolts* suggests that the Thunderbolts are poised to become the New Avengers, gearing up for an epic showdown with Sam Wilson’s own Avengers team against Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday. Additionally, Marvel’s First Family, the Fantastic Four, will be involved in this monumental conflict after the events of The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
As The Fantastic Four: First Steps unfolds in a distinct timeline, the MCU must clarify the circumstances surrounding the Fantastic Four’s journey to Earth-616. Several plausible scenarios could explain this transition, such as the Fantastic Four escaping their own Earth following its destruction by Galactus, fleeing from a dying universe, or being forcibly transported to Earth-616 due to a catastrophic incursion. While The Fantastic Four: First Steps is set to reveal more details in July 2025, Avengers: Doomsday will address any remaining questions in May 2026. However, the easter-egg-laden Thunderbolts* may have already provided crucial hints about the fate of the Fantastic Four.
The Fantastic Four’s Iconic Ship Makes A Surprise Appearance In The Thunderbolts* Post-Credits Scene
Thunderbolts*’ Post-Credits Scene Hints That The Fantastic Four Escape To The Avengers’ Timeline
In an exciting reveal, the post-credits scene of Thunderbolts* shows the Fantastic Four’s spacecraft unexpectedly navigating towards Earth amidst a “space crisis.” At the New Avengers’ Tower, Yelena Belova receives an alarming alert regarding an approaching spaceship. Upon closer inspection, she identifies the iconic “4” emblem of the Fantastic Four on the vessel. This tantalizing tease bolsters the theory that the Fantastic Four may flee their universe at the conclusion of their film. However, there’s a darker interpretation that could significantly alter the narrative established in Thunderbolts*.
Intriguing MCU Theory: Doctor Doom Pilots The Fantastic Four’s Ship Instead Of The Heroes
The Thunderbolts* Post-Credits Scene May Hint At Doctor Doom’s Mysterious Origins
The post-credits scene of Thunderbolts* prominently features the emblem on the Fantastic Four’s spacecraft and the score from The Fantastic Four: First Steps, yet it does not depict the team actually piloting the ship. At first glance, it might seem that Thunderbolts* has spoiled the conclusion of The Fantastic Four: First Steps. However, there’s a possibility that The Fantastic Four: First Steps could completely subvert audience expectations by revealing that it is actually Doctor Doom who commandeers the Fantastic Four’s spacecraft and escapes into the Avengers’ timeline.
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Such a dramatic twist would not only enhance the intrigue surrounding Thunderbolts* and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, but it would also provide critical clarity regarding the plot of Avengers: Doomsday. The origins of Robert Downey Jr.’s iteration of Doctor Doom remain shrouded in mystery, especially since Doom has yet to be mentioned in the main MCU timeline, and Downey is not part of the cast for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Avengers: Doomsday could potentially reveal that Downey’s version of Doom originates from the same universe as Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards, igniting his transformation into a villain following the destruction of their timeline.
Implications of Doctor Doom Being In The Fantastic Four’s Ship For Avengers: Doomsday
Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom Could Have A Deeper Connection To The Fantastic Four Than Initially Believed
In Avengers: Doomsday, Robert Downey Jr.’s portrayal of Doctor Doom will position him as a formidable multiversal antagonist, yet his true origins remain enigmatic. If Doctor Doom is indeed at the helm of the Fantastic Four’s spacecraft, it implies that Thunderbolts*‘ post-credits scene could unveil that Doom evolves into a multiversal villain only after the events of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which compel him and the Fantastic Four to escape their original timeline. Consequently, Avengers: Doomsday (and, by extension, Thunderbolts*) might confirm the longstanding comic book rivalry between Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards and Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, which could add layers to their conflict.
Thunderbolts*
8/10
- Release Date
- May 2, 2025
- Runtime
- 126 Minutes
- Director
- Jake Schreier
- Writers
- Eric Pearson, Joanna Calo
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