Every individual may have already surmised it, but now we have confirmation – Vanessa Kirby’s Sue Storm is expecting in The Unbelievable Four: First Steps.
This revelation comes from CinemaCon, where some footage from the Marvel Phase 6 film was screened behind closed doors. According to Discussing Film, the new footage features the team at a dinner gathering, with Sue announcing her pregnancy and Julia Garner’s Silver Surfer appearing to warn that Earth is destined for destruction.
Interestingly, Sue’s pregnancy suggests that we may (finally) witness the introduction of a key Marvel character, Franklin Richards. In the comics, he is the child of Sue and Reed, possessing significant mutant abilities with reality-bending powers.
Whether we will see Franklin appear in The Unbelievable Four or later in the MCU is still uncertain, but we do know that Marvel’s First Family will return in Avengers: Doomsday. This is thanks to that five and a half hour cast announcement that revealed over 20 names, though, according to Kevin Feige, that’s not even everyone.
“I believe that this will be remembered as one of those that initiated a new wave of successful narratives for the franchise,” stated Unbelievable Four star Paul Walter Hauser recently. “Much like how the Guardians of the Galaxy and Black Panther resonated, I believe we are on the verge of making a significant impact.”
The Unbelievable Four: First Steps is set to hit theaters on July 25. In the meantime, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel films and television shows for more of what the MCU has to offer.