The newly released photo from The Fantastic Four: First Steps offers an intriguing glimpse into a pivotal scene that appears to occur towards the end of the film. Shared by Fandango on Instagram, the image captures Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm in a futuristic, zero-gravity environment. This setting suggests a significant moment in the movie, particularly since both characters are seen wearing their Fantastic Four-branded spacesuits, which they acquire after their transformative journey into space where they gain their superpowers.
In the background, a door or airlock adorned with the Fantastic Four logo further indicates that this scene takes place after the team has been established as heroes. This image, which has not yet appeared in any of the film's trailers, hints at an exciting sequence that fans have yet to see.
So far, the trailers for The Fantastic Four have primarily showcased scenes set on Earth, focusing on the team's dynamics and personal lives, including the impending parenthood of Reed Richards and Sue Storm. This domestic storyline is set against the backdrop of the looming threat of the skyscraper-sized Galactus.
*Warning! Spoilers for Thunderbolts/New Avengers follow:**
This particular scene from The Fantastic Four: First Steps seems to tie directly into the post-credit scene from Thunderbolts/New Avengers*, suggesting a deeper connection between the films and setting the stage for future developments within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
