Kevin Feige Offers First Official Update on the Fantastic Four’s 2nd Child

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Kevin Feige, a leading executive at Marvel, recently shared news about the potential for the Fantastic Four’s son to appear in future Marvel Cinematic Universe films. The character played a significant role in *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*, representing the first time Reed Richards and Sue Storm were depicted as parents in a live-action movie. As the Fantastic Four become more involved in the overall Marvel Studios story, this family aspect could become even more prominent.

Kevin Feige, head of Marvel Studios, recently spoke about Valeria Richards, the second child of Reed and Sue Richards, and how she’ll fit into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The birth of Franklin Richards was a key event in *The Fantastic Four*, establishing him as a potentially incredibly powerful character. While Valeria is his superpowered sister in the comics, there hadn’t been any indication she would appear in the MCU until now.

Earlier this year, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige hinted at the significant possibilities for the character Valeria within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He also explained that Franklin’s inclusion in the recent movie was a first – something that hadn’t been done in any of the previous Fantastic Four films.

Don’t forget the source material – the comics! We saw a lot of promise in Franklin, Reed and Sue’s son. A major reason we included him was simply that he’d never been explored in any of the previous four Fantastic Four films. When we were trying to create a truly unique and definitive version of the story, focusing on Franklin and his future importance felt like a strong starting point, and Matt Shakman really ran with that idea.

He pointed out that family has always been a core element of Marvel stories, citing teams like the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, and the Fantastic Four. Because of this, he emphasized that this theme would be central to their final movie release in 2025.

For me, what’s always drawn me to Marvel is the idea of family. It’s especially cool to see how groups like the Guardians and the Avengers become like family, even if they aren’t related. And with the Fantastic Four, it’s a mix of both – they’re a real family, but they also find each other and build that bond. Because they’re known as Marvel’s first family, that connection always feels central to their story.

In the first Fantastic Four movie within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Reed and Sue Storm only have one child, Franklin, who is born during the film. There’s no suggestion they’re planning to have another baby, but recent comments from Marvel’s Kevin Feige hint that could be changing.

Marvel Studios launched Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*, the team’s first standalone movie within the MCU. Starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, the film follows the Fantastic Four four years into their careers as heroes as they face off against Galactus and the potential destruction of their world. *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* is currently in theaters globally.

Valeria Richards’ Potential Impact on the MCU Post-Fantastic Four

The ending of The Fantastic Four: First Steps jumped ahead four years, showing Franklin Richards as a little boy. Fans noticed he displayed traits typically associated with his sister, Valeria, in the comics, leading to questions about when and how Valeria might appear in future stories.

Franklin is famous for being able to alter reality itself, but Valeria’s powers come from her extraordinary intelligence – it’s comparable to her father, Reed Richards’. She also has immense cosmic power, letting her control psionic energy and even time. On top of that, she can create force fields, fire energy blasts, and is incredibly strong.

The Fantastic Four and Franklin Richards are heading towards a team-up with the Avengers and the current X-Men. This is likely to bring them to the main Marvel universe, Earth-616, something hinted at in the post-credits scene of the *Thunderbolts* movie.

It’s unclear when Valeria will appear – before or after the Multiverse Saga concludes – but according to Kevin Feige, her debut might happen surprisingly soon.

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2025-09-25 22:35