Doctor Strange 2 Confirms Best Fantastic Four MCU Origin Theory
Warning: SPOILERS for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
The best Fantastic Four origin theory for the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been confirmed thanks to Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Mixed in with the magical duel between Doctor Strange and Scarlet Witch, the highly anticipated Phase 4 sequel dove deep into the multiverse. In doing so, the first connections to the Fantastic Four in the MCU were made. John Krasinski's Mister Fantastic appeared as part of Doctor Strange 2's Illuminati team, which raised plenty of questions about what insights could be gleaned about how Marvel's First Family will be brought to life in the shared universe.
Reed Richards' appearance in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has several potential implications for the MCU's Fantastic Four. The possibility of John Krasinski returning to lead the movie is at the forefront of audiences' minds, as the popular fan cast was brought to life. Doctor Strange 2 even included a tease of Sue Storm, her and Reed's powerful children, the Baxter Foundation, and much more. All of the Fantastic Four teases could be for naught, as there's no guarantee that Krasinski's Mister Fantastic casting, look, and other details will be the same beyond Earth-838. However, Doctor Strange 2 did seemingly include confirmation of one major fact about the Fantastic Four's MCU origin.
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When Doctor Strange is brought before The Illuminati council in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the second to last member he's introduced to is John Krasinski's Reed Richards. Upon meeting one of the smartest men in the universe, Strange mentions that he thought they
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