The movie “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” presents audiences with two distinct post-credits moments. The mid-credits sequence unveils a peril that threatens both the Fantastic Four and the entire MCU. Conversely, the film wraps up on a cheerful tone with its end-credits scene, enabling viewers to exit the cinema with joy instead of fretting over baby Franklin’s future.

In the end-credits scene, a homage to Fantastic Four co-creator Jack Kirby is showcased, featuring his quote: “If you look at my characters, you will find me. No matter what kind of character you create or assume, a little of yourself must remain there.” The tribute highlights Kirby’s lifespan, Aug. 28, 1917, to Feb. 6, 1994, with his birthday (8/28) aligning with the Fantastic Four’s reality designation, Earth-828. This acts as a touching acknowledgment of the creator behind the characters Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn).

After the tribute, the film moves into the “Fantastic Four” cartoon alluded to throughout the film. Ben’s signature phrase, “It’s clobberin’ time,” is brought to life in animation, paired with an engaging theme tune and confrontations against adversaries like Puppet Master, Diablo, and Red Ghost. While this cartoon is unique to the film’s universe, fans can still relish the 1994 “Fantastic Four” animated series, which is now accessible on Disney+.

“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is currently playing in cinemas.