New FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Image May Tie-In With THUNDERBOLTS* Post-Credits Scene

The Nerdist article discusses the recently released "First Steps" promotional image for Marvel's upcoming Fantastic Four movie. This Valentine's Day reveal showcased the main cast: Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards), Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm/The Thing), and Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm/Human Torch), along with the robot H.E.R.B.I.E.

The most striking aspect of the image is its distinct 1960s aesthetic, evident in the decor, costumes, and even a LIFE magazine Ben Grimm is reading. The Thing is already in his rocky form, and the other members are displaying hints of their powers.

The core theory presented by Nerdist is that this "First Steps" image might not be from the Fantastic Four film itself, but rather a post-credits scene for the , which releases earlier. This speculation is largely based on:

1. The Sentry: A key character in Thunderbolts (played by Lewis Pullman), Sentry's comic book origins often involve him being a forgotten hero from the 1960s.
2. Timeline Integration: Setting the Fantastic Four in the 1960s would align with Sentry's potential MCU backstory and offer a way to introduce Marvel's First Family as having existed in the MCU's past, possibly explaining their absence from modern events (they could have been lost in space, the Negative Zone, etc.).
3. "First Steps": The title could refer to Sentry being one of the "first steps" in superhuman history, perhaps a contemporary or even precursor to the FF.

Essentially, the article suggests the Thunderbolts post-credits scene could use the 1960s setting to introduce the already-powered Fantastic Four, teeing up their solo film which is rumored to feature villains like Silver Surfer and Galactus.

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