Russo Brothers Direct Fantastic Four Post-Credits Scene

The Fantastic Four: First Steps, directed by Matt Shakman, features mid- and post-credits scenes helmed by the Russo brothers, who are preparing the MCU for their upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film. The mid-credits scene introduces the villain Doctor Doom, shown kneeling before Franklin Richards, setting up a key storyline for Phase 6, while speculation surrounds Robert Downey Jr.'s possible return as Doom, though this remains unconfirmed. The Russo brothers, who are returning to direct Avengers: Doomsday, leveraged their involvement during the production of that film to direct these post-credits sequences, ensuring continuity and a seamless transition between the Fantastic Four and the larger Avengers narrative. The post-credits scenes not only tease the next big MCU event but also provide a lighter, fun conclusion to the film. The Russos publicly congratulated Shakman and emphasized the importance of staying through the credits to catch these significant teasers. Overall, these scenes play a crucial role in linking The Fantastic Four: First Steps to the broader MCU storyline, underlining the Russos' continued influence on the franchise.