Fantastic Four: First Steps — Matt Shakman confirms Russo Brothers directed post-credit scene leading to Avengers: Doomsday
Fantastic Four: First Steps arrives July 25, 2025, with a key post-credit scene by the Russo Brothers, connecting the film to the larger MCU and featuring a retro take on Marvel’s first family.
Last Updated: 02.46 PM, Jul 21, 2025
Marvel fans are becoming very excited because Fantastic Four: First Steps is almost here. In the forthcoming film, Marvel's first team will be back in theatres, and they'll be facing off against Galactus, one of the most powerful cosmic beings. Joe and Anthony Russo, the celebrated filmmakers behind Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, have reportedly handled a pivotal post-credit scene, according to director Matt Shakman.
Russo Brothers helm crucial post-credit scene
According to Shakman's recent interview with Comic Book Movie, the Russo Brothers have been working hard behind the scenes to ensure that Marvel's vast timeline is cohesive in its plot. "Working at Marvel is like running a relay race—you pass the baton… I passed it on to Joe and Anthony and they’re off and running," Shakman remarked. He added, "They were very involved and as we were making this film, they wanted to visit our sets and watch scenes as they were coming together, and get to know these characters so they could treat them well and do right by them in the next movie."
Shooting of the relevant post-credit scene coincided with filming of Avengers: Doomsday, suggesting that Marvel is putting more emphasis on intertwined plots and character arcs. This scene will presumably connect the plot points of Fantastic Four: First Steps to the larger MCU timeline, giving viewers a sneak peek at what happens when the Fantastic Four join forces with the Avengers.
New cast and retro-futuristic setting
The film presents a fresh take on the superhero squad in a retro-futuristic setting reminiscent of the '60s. Pedro Pascal stars as Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), alongside Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (The Thing), and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (Human Torch).
Coming to theatres on July 25, 2025, Fantastic Four: First Steps is a film directed by Shakman and written by Josh Friedman, Cam Squires, and Eric Pearson. The film will release in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.