Kirby on Franklin Richards: Kids Have Powers in Fantastic Four

In The Fantastic Four: First Steps, audiences will witness Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing showcase their extraordinary abilities as they unite to protect Earth from Galactus' devastating threat. But could young Franklin Richards also join the heroic fray?

During an interview with Empire Magazine, Vanessa Kirby (portraying Sue Storm) dropped a tantalizing hint that's ignited speculation among MCU enthusiasts: "It's not just adults who possess superhuman gifts."

With Kirby's Sue Storm pregnant in the upcoming film, the MCU will inevitably introduce Franklin Richards - a monumental development for the franchise. As IGN previously analyzed:

Comic readers understand the significance of this addition. Marvel Studios stands poised to introduce arguably the most powerful mutant in existence. Might we see his brilliant sister Valeria too? This pregnancy carries universe-altering consequences for the MCU and its multiverse narrative.

Franklin ranks among the mightiest entities in Marvel lore, wielding reality-bending abilities that dwarf most cosmic beings. He can spontaneously generate entire pocket dimensions and manifests powers including telepathy, telekinesis, and astral projection.

His potential rivals even Galactus and the Celestials, with multiple future timelines confirming Franklin's destiny as an eternal guardian of the multiverse.

Could Franklin ultimately become Earth's best defense against the Devourer of Worlds? Kirby's remarks certainly hint at some power demonstration from the young mutant.

The Fantastic Four will subsequently appear in Avengers: Doomsday alongside other MCU heroes, potentially positioning Franklin as a crucial asset against Doctor Doom's schemes.

Recent updates include confirmation of the film's runtime - the MCU's longest since Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Last week's leaked Snapple promotional material revealed Ralph Ineson's Galactus design, following earlier Funko Pop! merchandise that spoiled key elements from the upcoming film.