The Marvel Cinematic Universe is entering yet another bold era, and this time, it’s Marvel’s First Family taking the spotlight. ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ has already reshaped the MCU landscape in dramatic ways, with its characters destined to play a major role in the upcoming ‘Avengers: Doomsday’.
However, among the team’s many emotional stories, none shook audiences more than Sue Storm’s shocking death and her miraculous resurrection. Vanessa Kirby, who brought Sue to life with remarkable depth, recently opened up about how this moment will impact not just Sue but the larger MCU narrative in ‘Doomsday’.
Sue Storm’s Death And Resurrection Might’ve Set The Stage For ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
In ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’, Sue Storm faced the ultimate sacrifice in the battle against Galactus. Her willingness to push herself to the brink in order to protect her family and Earth ended in tragedy; she died. However, thanks to her son, Franklin Richards, who inherited cosmic-level abilities, Sue was resurrected in one of the most shocking MCU moments to date.
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Vanessa Kirby, in a recent interview with MovieWeb, revealed that she has been exploring how Sue’s near-death and rebirth will affect the character going forward. “I’ve been thinking a lot doing Avengers and stuff about how someone that’s been through. In the space of basically a week, someone who has given birth and has died and come back to life… how a death experience like that would change you.“
The actress added that she has been listening to real-life accounts of people who have survived near-death experiences, examining how those events transform their outlook and priorities. It’s an approach that reflects Marvel Studios’ effort to make these heroes feel real and relatable. The implications are massive. A character who has literally faced death, only to return, cannot be the same person they were before.
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Surged Past Box Office Milestones
While audiences debate the long-term impact of Sue Storm’s death on the MCU’s story, one thing is already clear: Marvel’s gamble on its First Family is paying off at the box office. According to Variety, ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ has now grossed $468.7 million globally as it enters its fourth weekend in theaters. The breakdown includes $247 million from the domestic market and $221.7 million internationally.
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This achievement makes it the ninth movie of 2025 to cross the $450 million mark, joining ‘Superman’. Even more impressively, the film has now surpassed the global total of Marvel’s ‘Thor’, which earned $449.3 million. This places ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ at No. 28 among the MCU’s highest-grossing films worldwide. For a team that had struggled in previous live-action iterations, this milestone signals that audiences are finally embracing Marvel’s First Family. Part of the movie’s success lies in its balance of spectacle and heart. Each member of the Fantastic Four had meaningful screen time.
However, Kirby’s Sue Storm stood out as the emotional core. Her arc of sacrifice, death, and rebirth was a deeply human story that resonated with audiences. Moreover, the emotional weight of ‘First Steps’ gives ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ fertile ground to explore the long-term consequences. As ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ looms closer, fans should expect a Sue who has been forever changed. If ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ marked the team’s long-awaited return, then ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ might just be the moment Sue Storm cements herself as one of the MCU’s most vital heroes.
