Marvel chief Kevin Feige reveals complex expansion of the Avengers timeline with multiple visits to the Fantastic Four's Baxter Building by a significant number of characters
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is expanding once again, this time with the introduction of the Fantastic Four in the highly anticipated film, Avengers: Doomsday.
Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled to hit the big screen on December 18, 2026, promises to be a thrilling addition to the MCU. The ensemble cast includes Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Anthony Mackie as Captain America, Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, Letitia Wright as Black Panther, and the Thunderbolts. Notably, Robert Downey Jr. plays Doctor Doom, adding a new layer of intrigue to the story.
The Fantastic Four, originally from Earth-828, make their way to Earth-616 in Avengers: Doomsday. The transition is a result of multiverse threats and Doctor Doom's actions, as seen in the post-credits scene of Thunderbolts where the Fantastic Four's ship, the Excelsior, is shown arriving on Earth-616.
The arrival of the Fantastic Four in the main MCU universe brings a new level of complexity to the timeline, as Earth-828, introduced in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, is a retro-futuristic, separate timeline tied closely to Jack Kirby's original creation.
Doctor Doom's kidnapping of young Franklin Richards is believed to have forced the Fantastic Four to cross universes, initiating their arrival into Earth-616. This pursuit sets up a classic conflict between Reed Richards and Doom, with cosmic stakes related to the multiverse's stability.
The transition from Earth-828 to Earth-616 leaves some questions unanswered, such as whether the Fantastic Four will remain guests or become fully integrated into the main MCU timeline. Future movies are expected to clarify this.
Avengers: Doomsday also promises characters visiting each other's homes, adding a personal touch to the interdimensional adventure.
Meanwhile, fans can catch The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the movie that introduces the Fantastic Four on Earth-828, currently available in theaters. For those who have already seen it, a guide for the post-credits scenes is available.
As the MCU continues to grow and evolve, Avengers: Doomsday promises to be an exciting addition, bringing together the Avengers and the Fantastic Four in a multiverse-spanning adventure.
- The upcoming movie, Avengers: Doomsday, offers a total film experience with a blend of adventure, entertainment, and movies-and-tv deals.
- The personal touch in Avengers: Doomsday is enhanced by characters from different universes visiting each other's homes, adding a new dimension to the interdimensional adventure.
- Fans eager to explore the origins of the Fantastic Four can watch The Fantastic Four: First Steps, a movie set in their universe on Earth-828, now available in theaters.
- With its multiverse-spanning plot and the arrival of the Fantastic Four in Earth-616, Avengers: Doomsday is set to redefine the course of television (tv) shows and movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
