10 Things The MCU Needs To Do With The Fantastic Four

3. Introduce Franklin And Valeria

Franklin and Valeria Richards
Marvel Comics

The Fantastic Four haven't been just the original four in the comics for a very long time. Reed and Sue's kids have been a part of the story for literal decades at this point, and not even a line wide reboot could get rid of them. These two need to show up in the new trilogy at some point.

Sure, they wouldn't be an active part of things for quite some time for obvious reasons, but these two kids are an irreplaceable part of the family's dynamic and it is imperative that more people become aware of them.

Not only does their presence make for a far more interesting family dynamic, bringing the Four's dynamic of being simultaneously a superhero team and a dysfunctional family to its logical conclusion, but it's also important given that Franklin Richards in particular is one of the most important figures in the future of the Marvel universe.

Valeria meanwhile, while not having the supreme cosmic powers her brother does, is still one of the most entertaining characters in the FF cast, main or otherwise. Having these two be part of the story can only be a good thing in the long run.

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