THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS' Post-Credits Scene Was Directed By The Russos; More Glowing Reactions Land

THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS' Post-Credits Scene Was Directed By The Russos; More Glowing Reactions Land

The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman has confirmed that the Russo Brothers helmed one of the reboot's post-credits scenes, setting the stage for Avengers: Doomsday. Read on for details...

By JoshWilding - Jul 20, 2025 03:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Fantastic Four

It's hardly a spoiler to say that one of The Fantastic Four: First Steps' post-credits scenes will set the stage for Avengers: Doomsday. However, like Thunderbolts*, the Russo Brothers stepped behind the camera to helm the stinger. 

Talking to ComicBook.com, filmmaker Matt Shakman confirmed that he willingly handed the reins over to Joe and Anthony Russo to tease what's next for Marvel's First Family in the MCU.

"Not at all, especially when I'm handing them off to the Russo brothers, who are amazing at what they do and they’re lovely, generous people," Shakman said when the site wondered whether it was hard to see the duo take charge of the Fantastic Four.

"They were very involved and as we were making this film, they wanted to visit our sets and watch scenes as they were coming together and get to know these characters so they could treat them well, do right by them in the next movie."

The director continued, "They’re really good protectors of these characters as well. I often think of working at Marvel as like running a relay race. You pass the baton, you run as hard and fast as you can with it for that section of the race that belongs to you, and then you pass that baton. I passed it on to Joe and Anthony and they’re off and running, and that’s great."

Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny are expected to play a huge part in not just Avengers: Doomsday, but Avengers: Secret Wars, as well. 

Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier found himself in a similar position when it came time to hand over the New Avengers, and fans are likely to welcome a return to impactful post-credits scenes. Many of those in the Multiverse Saga have felt meaningless, and the Avengers franchise directors helming stingers like these harkens back to what we saw in the Infinity Saga. 

Another round of screenings for The Fantastic Four: First Steps took place yesterday evening; you can check out the latest reactions in the X posts below.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they face their most daunting challenge yet.

Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal.

Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles have been cast in mystery roles. Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom is rumoured to appear, though that's surely a given with Avengers: Doomsday on the way.

Director Matt Shakman worked with both Avatar: The Way of Water co-writer Josh Friedman and WandaVision's Cam Squires on The Fantastic Four: First Steps' screenplay, with Eric Pearson (Black Widow) later coming on board for a final polish.

The movie is set to be released in theaters on July 25, 2025.


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F4ntasticClunge
F4ntasticClunge - 7/20/2025, 3:34 AM
Damn, I wish stan was alive to see this!

I cant wait!!
RolandD
RolandD - 7/20/2025, 7:49 AM
@28ClungesLater - Nice point. I will add that Jack Kirby would likely have loved to see this.
SuperiorHeckler
SuperiorHeckler - 7/20/2025, 11:14 AM
@RolandD - Think twice before applying moral and creative certitudes to dead people. We will never know exactly how Jack Kirby would react to seeing one of his beloved creations such as Norrin Radd being unceremoniously switched-out for a female counterpart simply to meet a studio mandated gender-quota. Jack was VERY protective of his creations. He left Marvel Comics because he saw himself being treated unfairly when it came to creators-rights of the characters he brought into the greater societal-zeitgeist. 🤨
RolandD
RolandD - 7/20/2025, 11:32 AM
@SuperiorHeckler - Eh, I still think that he would take pride in seeing his creations take to the screen. Yea, he did have his beefs with Marvel but he did return to Marvel after he left for DC the second time. I would say that he was much less of a company man by this point, though.
NegativeNerd
NegativeNerd - 7/20/2025, 3:49 PM
@SuperiorHeckler - 😂🤣 please be quiet
TheJok3r
TheJok3r - 7/20/2025, 3:35 AM
Between this and Superman, it seems like both companies have finally gotten their shit together. Hopefully this is only the beginning of another great decade of comic book movies.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 7/20/2025, 3:39 AM
@TheJok3r - I hope so too. The last five years had some solid CBMs, but the golden age that started in 2008 felt pretty much over. Let the silver age begin!
Canyoublush
Canyoublush - 7/20/2025, 4:20 AM
@TheJok3r - This film looks wayyyyy better than Superman because unlike Warner Bros Disney actually know what they are doing. Disney know how to make solid comicbook movies. Warner bros are incredibly dysfunctional and superman has a lot of issues that most would not care to admit.
TheJok3r
TheJok3r - 7/20/2025, 4:30 AM
@Canyoublush -

"Disney actually know what they are doing."

You clearly haven't seen Marvel's 4th and 5th phases if that's what you think. Don't even get me started on Star Wars.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/20/2025, 5:15 AM
@Canyoublush - thanks ror the laugh 😭

WB didnt even handle Superman. It was Gunn all throughout.

You know, the director that saved Disney and Marvel total box office humiliation in 2023
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/20/2025, 3:44 AM
Glowing first reactions. Secret Invasion had them too 😭
PopBye
PopBye - 7/20/2025, 3:54 AM
@vectorsigma -

Bad example, but you can keep hating that's fine.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/20/2025, 3:57 AM
@PopBye - same shills. Same reactions EVERYTIME

Will wait for reviews from those who paid their tickets

RegularPoochie
RegularPoochie - 7/20/2025, 6:57 AM
@vectorsigma - just like with the superman reactions?
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/20/2025, 7:01 AM
@RegularPoochie - yeah, superman initial reactions were shill ones too. They wont be invited in the advance screenings if they are not.
RegularPoochie
RegularPoochie - 7/20/2025, 7:23 AM
@vectorsigma - thank you for being honest, but listen the reel rejects thing about this, it's very informing. We aren"paid to give positive movie reviews" is the name.
TheShellyMan
TheShellyMan - 7/20/2025, 9:51 AM
@vectorsigma - Secret Invasion reactions were not positive at all...
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/20/2025, 10:49 AM
@TheShellyMan - some reactions

Brian Davids - #SecretInvasion is an international spy thriller and one of Marvel's boldest, heaviest stories to date. Some will probably even call it the MCU's 'Andor.' The ensemble cast is stellar, and Sam Jackson gets to do vintage Sam Jackson things. I'm intrigued and eager to see more.

Dempsey Pilot - Marvel's #SecretInvasion brilliantly gives fans a glimpse at what Earth is like when its Mightiest Heroes aren't around. A bit slow at first, it's nothing short of top-tier MCU. Nick Fury & company are great, but the paranoia is GREATER. Imagine John Carpenter's The Thing x 10.
SuperiorHeckler
SuperiorHeckler - 7/20/2025, 11:17 AM
@vectorsigma - Funny you should mention that.... 😏

"The MCU Espionage Thriller We've Been Waiting For & Samuel L. Jackson's Magnum Opus" -Josh "Make-Mine-Marvel" Wilding
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/20/2025, 12:49 PM
@SuperiorHeckler - oh yeah i remember that. Just didnt want to look for it as the 2 i just posted were copy pasted from allsnotgood.

That article was the final nail of josh.s review credibility coffin for me 😭
UnderBelly
UnderBelly - 7/20/2025, 3:54 AM
I really want to be hyped for this, but I'm just not there yet.

Maybe its as this is the third iteration of these characters within the last 20 years...

But then again we've had 3 Supermen (in film) in the last 20 and also 3 Batmen, so maybe its not that.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 7/20/2025, 3:57 AM

I can’t wait!!!!

PopBye
PopBye - 7/20/2025, 4:00 AM
Marvel is really delivering back to back quality with Thunderbolts and now Fantastic Four, if the reactions are to be believed.

I had a strong feeling F4 could be fantastic. Personally, Thunderbolts is the best comic book movie of the year so far, but Superman was really good too.

If F4 is as good as it looks, it might take the number 1 spot for me. I’m seeing it this Thursday and super excited.

I'm Watching Superman again today, and if I really enjoy F4, I’ll be back for a rewatch this upcoming weekend. Super hyped!
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/20/2025, 4:05 AM
On some occassions, the cgi look good but it still has these ugly shots and the green screen effect is obvious

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Watchin in 3 days, if it is good, will watch back 2 back. But low expectstions for now
Pimpanzee
Pimpanzee - 7/20/2025, 7:41 AM
@vectorsigma - Good to see someone still cares about cinema
UnderBelly
UnderBelly - 7/20/2025, 4:32 AM
Early reactions, especially via twitter are never to believed, even if the movie ends up being a hit.

I just want to remind people about the OVERWHELMING positive twitter reactions for BvS that hit on its rollout before the official reviews and audience ratings came out....

That's one I will never forget and come back to anytime there's a similar story out about positive online reactions before the movie's actually out.
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