In Marvel Comics, Doom’s fixation on Franklin is legendary. He views the boy’s near-limitless powers as the key to creating and ruling Battleworld, a twisted reality of his own making as seen in Secret Wars.

Robert Downey Jr's Doctor Doom's motivation for potentially going after Marvel's first family might boil down to Franklin Richards' powers.

Wondering which universe Doctor Doom comes from in the MCU? The Fantastic Four: First Steps credits scene hints at a powerful connection between Doctor Doom and Earth-828. With Franklin Richards’ powers drawing attention and Latveria’s presence confirmed,

First Steps introduces the iconic team in a retrofuturistic setting, teasing Doctor Doom's arrival in the MCU. A post-credits scene reveals Doom's interest in Franklin Richards, a powerful child. Robert Downey Jr.

The Fantastic Four reveals why Galactus wants Franklin Richards and his true power might tie into Doctor Doom's endgame.

This article contains spoilers for “Fantastic Four: First Steps,” now playing in theaters. “Fantastic Four: First Steps” marks the official entry of Marvel’s First Family in the MCU, and there are plenty of references and Easter eggs from the comic books in the new movie.