The Fate of Galactus in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ and What Happens to the Team

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ marks the superhero team’s introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a thrilling story involving the iconic villain, Galactus. Directed by Matt Shakman, the film follows the heroic quartet—Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm—as they attempt to save their retro-futuristic world from being consumed by Galactus. The film’s climax sees the team facing off against the cosmic being, with a bold plan to use Franklin, a powerful child, as bait to draw Galactus into a teleportation portal. However, their plan goes awry, and after an intense battle, the Silver Surfer sacrifices herself to help the team. The film ends on a hopeful note as Sue Storm is brought back to life thanks to Franklin’s powers. The post-credit scene teases the arrival of Victor Von Doom, setting up future conflicts. While Galactus and the Silver Surfer are sent far from Earth, their return in future MCU films seems highly likely. This film successfully revitalizes the Fantastic Four franchise, concluding Phase Six’s opening chapter and laying the groundwork for bigger Marvel events ahead.