With the recent introduction of Franklin Richards into the MCU in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, even though his origins are slightly altered, there is no doubt that he will play a big role going forward. But is Franklin Richards stronger than one of the most powerful characters in the existing MCU: Wanda Maximoff, AKA Scarlet Witch?
Here is a detailed analysis of who could be the potential winner in Franklin Richards vs. Scarlet Witch.
Is Franklin Richards more powerful than Wanda?
Wanda had grown exponentially since her introduction in the MCU. While the films depicted that the source of her powers is the Mind Stone, WandaVision changes this and establishes that Wanda is a being capable of harnessing Chaos magic. This also sees her creating entire realities triggered by her grief.
Moreover, in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, viewers get to witness Wanda in a way never seen before. She traverses across realities, takes down Kamar-Taj alone, and slaughters the Illuminati of Earth-838. This makes her one of the strongest characters ever depicted in the MCU.
Meanwhile, Franklin Richards is only an infant in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Moreover, his origin is changed slightly in the film. Instead of his mutant heritage, it establishes that his abilities stem from the Power Cosmic. Though Franklin is too young to fully harness his abilities, he resurrects Sue in the film, a feat even Wanda is incapable of.
Wanda can manipulate realities, but Franklin seemingly changes them. He is also capable of doing it permanently. This indicates that Franklin is indeed stronger than Wanda.
Is Franklin Richards the most powerful being in the MCU and Marvel?
Franklin Richards being this strong should hardly be a surprise to comic fans. If not the most powerful being, he is indeed one of them in the Marvel Universe.
While Franklin is widely regarded as the strongest being in the Marvel comics, there may be slight differences in the MCU. The Fantastic Four: First Steps has already established how important the character is going to be in the future.
Hence, there is a good possibility that Franklin Richards will be the strongest being in the MCU, too, though he is still not old enough to fully use his abilities.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is now playing in theaters.
