A recent Avengers: Doomsday fan theory suggests that the Thunderbolts* post-credits scene featuring the Fantastic Four ship is connected to Doctor Strange 2. The Fantastic Four are set to debut in the MCU, with The Fantastic Four: First Steps coming to theaters in July 2025. The Thunderbolts* post-credits scene generated much hype for the upcoming movie, setting the stage for the arrival of Marvel’s first family.
Avengers: Doomsday theory states Thunderbolts*’ Fantastic Four ship is from Earth-838
According to a social media user, the Fantastic Four ship in the Thunderbolts* post-credits scene could be from Earth-838 in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
User @Comicodigy posted the fan theory on their X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram accounts. They posted, “THEORY: What If the ship from the Thunderbolts credit scene is actually the other members of the Fantastic 4 from Earth 838 coming to Earth 616 after the events of Multiverse Of Madness.”
Comicodigy stated that the ship could belong to the team of John Krasinski’s Reed Richards. His version of the character was last seen in Doctor Strange 2. However, Krasinski’s Mister Fantastic was killed in the 2022 movie by the Scarlet Witch. This has urged some fans to also believe that the theory isn’t strong.
The user came up with the theory after Kevin Feige addressed the Thunderbolts* post-credits scene. SuperHeroHype previously reported that the Marvel Studios head had suggested in an interview that the Fantastic Four ship at the end of Thunderbolts* might not be the one belonging to Pedro Pascal’s Reed and his family. He stated, “Their ship is the Excelsior, and there is a Fantastic Four ship entering the MCU … But I’m not sure they’re the same ship.”
This has led to fans engaging in discussions based on this theory. However, the answer will only be provided once Fantastic Four: First Steps arrives in theaters on July 25, 2025.
