Marvel fans are abuzz following the release of Thunderbolts on April 30. For those who do not mind spoilers, the film features a post-credits scene that hints at significant developments for the upcoming Fantastic Four. Read on for an exploration of how this scene confirms a longstanding theory.
Thunderbolts Hints at the Arrival of the Fantastic Four
After a string of underwhelming films, Marvel fans are expressing their excitement for Thunderbolts, the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) now in theaters. This chapter of Phase 5 features a team of anti-heroes facing off against a formidable foe known as Void. Notably, one of the film’s two post-credits scenes confirms speculation surrounding the much-anticipated Fantastic Four, set to release this summer. In a pivotal moment, Yelena Belova (portrayed by Florence Pugh) utilizes advanced technology to track a spaceship’s arrival on Earth—believed to be the iconic ship of the Fantastic Four. This scene solidifies the notion that the team will soon traverse the Multiverse towards Earth-616.
Fantastic Four Set to Debut in Earth-616
As confirmed by the post-credits sequence, the Fantastic Four are set to make their entrance into Earth-616 approximately 14 months after the events of Thunderbolts, which takes place following Captain America: Brave New World in 2027. While it had already been established that the film would unfold within an alternate universe, this scene provides evidence that the MCU’s team will not remain confined to their timeline. Of course, there remains the possibility that Marvel is leading fans astray with a twist—what if the ship does not carry the expected heroes, but rather a doppelgänger, perhaps the notorious Doctor Doom?
The answers await this July!
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