THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Actor Ralph Ineson Talks Galactus’ Future in The MCU

Marvel fans are gearing up for the release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps this weekend, which finally brings Galactus into the MCU. But will the Devourer of Worlds stick around for more chaos beyond his debut?

Actor Ralph Ineson, who portrays the cosmic giant, recently opened up about Galactus’ future, and it sounds like things are still very much up in the air.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ineson admitted that while Galactus has a massive presence in Marvel Comics, he’s not in the loop on whether his version of the character will return.

“There’s a lot to explore in the lore, and he is a big character in the whole universe. But I would be one of the last people to know whether they are going to bring Galactus back. That’s a decision for Kevin [Feige] and the big boys, but I’d obviously love to come back and do some more Galactus.”

Marvel has kept Galactus mostly in the shadows during the The Fantastic Four: First Steps marketing push. While trailers and TV spots have focused on the Fantastic Four’s family dynamic and film’s visual style, merchandise has offered fans a clearer look at the planet-sized villain.

In the film, Galactus’ plan involves claiming baby Franklin Richards in exchange for sparing Earth-828, a storyline ripped straight from Marvel lore.

The Fantastic Four themselves, played by Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, are already confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. But whether Ineson or Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer, will appear in those films is still a mystery.

And yet, it feels like Marvel has only begun to scratch the surface with Galactus. In the comics, he shares an epic rivalry with Doctor Doom, something Ineson would love to explore.

Could the Russo brothers, who are directing the next two Avengers films, bring that conflict to the big screen? Feige has hinted that more casting news for Doomsday is coming, so anything’s possible once First Steps hits theaters.

You’ll just have to wait and see how The Fantastic Four: First Steps plays out before we see were the future of Galactus could go.

If Galactus doesn’t return, it would be a huge missed opportunity! He’s one of Marvel’s most powerful and fascinating characters, and his introduction opens the door to some seriously exciting possibilities.