Fantastic Four Photo Hints at Thunderbolts/New Avengers Connection

The newly released photo from The Fantastic Four: First Steps provides a tantalizing glimpse into a pivotal moment late in the film, which intriguingly connects to the post-credit scene in Thunderbolts/New Avengers*. Shared on Instagram by Fandango, the image captures Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm in a futuristic setting, seemingly suspended in zero gravity.

A keen observation by fans is that both characters are adorned in their iconic Fantastic Four spacesuits, which they don only after their transformative journey into space that grants them their superpowers. Adding to the scene's authenticity, a Fantastic Four logo is visible on what appears to be a door or airlock in the background.

This particular image suggests a scene set later in the movie, post the establishment of the Fantastic Four as heroes. Notably, this scene has not been featured in any of the film's trailers to date. The trailers released so far have focused primarily on Earth-bound settings, showcasing the team's dynamics as they navigate the impending arrival of the skyscraper-sized Galactus, all while Reed Richards and Sue Storm prepare for parenthood.

Warning! Spoilers for Thunderbolts/New Avengers follow:*