MCU’s Next Hero Will Make Sentry Look Weak—Franklin Richards Is Coming Soon

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In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, they’ve recently unveiled one of their mightiest characters to date – Sentry. However, I anticipate that his immense power will be surpassed within the next two months. Sentry made his debut in the movie “Thunderbolts”, which is now in its fourth week at theaters. His entrance wasn’t unexpected, considering the hints dropped in the “Thunderbolts” trailers. Nevertheless, his on-screen debut was still thrilling, as he showcased an overwhelming display of powers that left the main team with no viable countermeasure.

In his initial appearance on the big screen, Sentry faced off against a team of superheroes that seemed relatively less powerful compared to him, as they were made up of assassins and soldiers with superhuman abilities. This makes it challenging to gauge the full extent of Sentry’s powers. In terms of comparison, the MCU’s portrayal of Sentry appears to closely follow his comic book character, which could potentially cause an imbalance in power dynamics within the MCU. However, it seems that the franchise is choosing to emphasize this aspect more aggressively.

Marvel Has Already Teased Franklin Richards’ MCU Introduction

Sue Storm Is Pregnant In The Fantastic Four: First Steps

In the Marvel Comics universe, Franklin Richards, born to Sue Storm and Reed Richards, is the eldest sibling to the brilliant Valeria Richards. Unlike his intelligent sister, Franklin Richards possesses a unique mutant ability – the power to manipulate reality across the cosmos, even creating entire universes. So far, Franklin Richards has yet to make a significant appearance in live-action films (excluding Easter eggs), with both Fox’s attempts at a Fantastic Four series failing to showcase him. However, it seems that the Marvel Cinematic Universe is preparing to introduce this powerful character.

In the latest sneak peek of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”, it has been hinted that Sue Storm will be pregnant throughout a part of the film, which could imply that the movie might depict the birth of Franklin Richards. Some elements in the trailer seem to suggest time-jumps, as Sue appears to be at different stages of her pregnancy in various scenes. Furthermore, one scene showing Sue and Reed in space fuels speculation about this possibility. Although it’s possible that this child isn’t Franklin, indications point towards a significant shift in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with this development.

Franklin Richards Is An Even More Powerful Hero Than Sentry

Franklin Richards Can Alter Reality Itself On A Universal Scale

It’s challenging to fully convey just how immense Franklin Richards’ powers are, but even comparing it to the mighty Sentry from comics wouldn’t quite capture the extent. In the upcoming series The Fantastic Four: First Steps, we might be witnessing the MCU’s most powerful character yet. To date, the title of the MCU’s strongest hero has been held by the Scarlet Witch, whose reality-bending abilities swiftly defeated Earth-838’s Illuminati. However, the Scarlet Witch met her end in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, potentially paving the way for another reality-warper to ascend to this position.

In contrast to Sentry, Franklin Richards possesses extraordinary reality-altering abilities that are almost inconceivable. While the Sentry does have some reality-warping powers, aided by Reed Richards and Doctor Strange to make the world forget him, Franklin Richards’ feats are on an unprecedented scale. Notably, he has brought entire universes into existence, which could be why his inclusion in the MCU and the Multiverse Saga is significant.

Franklin Richards & Sentry Could Both Be Key To The Upcoming Avengers Movies

Both Will Be Integral In The Fight With Doctor Doom

It’s hard to overlook the fact that both Sentry and Franklin Richards are set to make their big-screen debuts around the same time as the final installments of the Multiverse Saga, specifically Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Interestingly, the post-credits scene for Thunderbolts* hints at what’s to come in Avengers: Doomsday, showing a glimpse of The Fantastic Four’s futuristic spaceship. This spacecraft might be transporting Franklin Richards, as suggested by the scene. Moreover, Lewis Pullman has been confirmed to star in Avengers: Doomsday, implying that both Bob and possibly Sentry will appear in this upcoming movie.

Given his membership with the New Avengers, it’s likely that Bob will join forces with his fellow team members to the best of his ability. In a tight spot, he might even summon his Sentry alter-ego, considering the known dangers associated with summoning the Void. However, without additional context from the storyline Avengers: Doomsday, it’s uncertain what part Franklin Richards may play or if he would be old enough to contribute significantly. Yet, it’s plausible that he might have a role in creating Doom’s Battleworld in case the Molecule Man MacGuffin is absent.

As a die-hard cinema enthusiast, I’ve got a feeling that little Franklin Richards might just steal the show in the upcoming “Avengers: Secret Wars”. The 2015 “Secret Wars” comic series was all about the Fantastic Four, and it was none other than Franklin who played a crucial role in redefining the new multiverse following its destruction. If the movie sticks to its source material, it’s only logical that Franklin would play a significant part too.

Regardless of the situation, Doctor Doom is taking on the role of the latest major antagonist in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), meaning that characters like Franklin Richards and Sentry could play crucial roles for the heroes. I’m not too optimistic about Sentry’s longevity, as he might be used to showcase Doctor Doom’s powers more effectively – much like how Hulk was quickly defeated by Thanos in “Avengers: Infinity War,” I expect a similar confrontation between Doom and Sentry that may lead to the same narrative consequences.

Franklin Richards & Sentry Take The MCU’s Powers To A Whole New Level – So What’s Next?

The MCU Can’t Introduce Many More Powerful Characters

If Sentry manages to survive the events of Avengers: Doomsday, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) finds itself in an exceptional situation. The era of Thanos as the most formidable cosmic threat is now past, with characters like Scarlet Witch and Captain Marvel already posing challenges for him. After Iron Man concluded his run as the MCU’s main antagonist, a new generation of incredibly powerful superheroes, such as those introduced during the Multiverse Saga, has emerged. Moreover, the powers of established heroes like Thor, Loki, and Doctor Strange have been significantly amplified.

It seems that the power level of Sentry and Franklin Richards might soon reach its peak in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). As demonstrated by Thunderbolts, characters like Sentry’s destructive counterpart, the Void, are almost impossible to defeat conventionally. Additionally, the invincibility of the Void and Franklin Richards’ near-omnipotence make it challenging to imagine a more powerful character being introduced in the MCU, particularly if Avengers: Secret Wars introduces God Emperor Doom.

It seems to me that the most fulfilling resolution for this situation might be the reported fresh start of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), which would balance things out, albeit without Sentry being included. If the MCU were to return to the power level seen during the Infinity Saga, entities like the Phoenix Force could appear more menacing. Furthermore, Franklin Richards may opt for a comic-book faithful approach by holding back his powers to prevent becoming overpowered in the future MCU.

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2025-05-23 04:10