Since then, theories have been crafted about Galactus' inclusion in the film.
Firstly, it is worth exploring who or what Galactus is before delving into the theory about his identity.
In Marvel Comics, Galactus is a cosmic entity who can change his size at will.
Galactus feeds on the life force of planets across the cosmos, draining them to make it sustain himself.
The trailer teasedFranklin Richards’Fantastic Four: First Stepsinclusionthanks to the reveal that Sue Storm is pregnant.
This theory claims that Galactus' true identity is a future version of Franklin himself.
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In Marvel Comics, there is a precedent for Franklin Richards traveling through time with his incredible psionic powers.
The MCUs Silver Surfer is based on Shalla-Bal instead of Norrin-Rad.
This change might seem trivial, but it actually enriches the narrative notably.
In the MCU, the Silver Surfer will be Shalla-Bal.
Shalla-Bal was part of the aforementionedEarth Xstoryline as the lover of the original Silver Surfer, Norrin Radd.
For one, this theory would allow time travel to be introduced to the franchise.
