First Concept Art for Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps Confirms Franklin Richards’ Appearance

The first concept art for Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps reveals that Franklin Richards, the son of Reed Richards and Sue Storm, will appear in the film.

Mushk Rizvi, the concept artist/illustrator, has shared the images on his official website, confirming Franklin Richards’ appearance in the film. See the images below.

Also, Franklin Richards is seen wearing a Spider-Man costume, possibly hinting at a Spider-Man variant within the Fantastic Four universe.

I have already reported that Franklin Richards plays a main role in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, as Galactus is on a mission to rebuild his old universe and believes Franklin Richards, who has the powers, can help him do that.

The film stars Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing, Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles.

What is the Plot ofThe Fantastic Four: First Steps?

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ben Grimm/The Thing—as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god named Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, things suddenly get very personal.

Filming wrapped in Spain in December 2024, and the movie is now in the post-production stage. Matt Shakman directs the film from a script penned by Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer, which has undergone a rewrite by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber.

The film is produced by Kevin Feige, Grant Curtis, and Nick Pepin.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps will hit theaters and IMAX on July 25, 2025.

Source: Art Station

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