Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Fantastic Four: First Steps.Avengers: Doomsdaywill include several characters from all over theMarvel Cinematic Universe, and after a new tease, I’m convinced that Marvel might be headed towards one of its most infamous romances. TheMCU’s Avengers franchiseis facing its biggest release gap yet, withAvengers: Doomsdayarriving more than 7 years after the last entry in the franchise,Avengers: Endgame.
That is one of the elements that I believe has negatively impacted the MCU’s Multiverse Saga. Without an Avengers movie, the franchise has felt aimless. Thankfully, that will soon change, withAvengers: Doomsday’s mysterious storyset to unite characters from different corners of the MCU. With many players coming together for the first time, sparks could fly.
After all, the MCU’s Avengers movies are no strangers to romance. While it was not the most beloved plotline, Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk and Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow were together for a film, with more hero relationships touched on by other Avengers movies. Now,the MCU could explore a love triangleinMarvel’s next Avengers movie, and it would be surprising.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Put Namor And Sue Storm In The Same Movie
Marvel Studios has finally folded the Fantastic Four into the MCU, with the franchise’s version of the popular team debuting inThe Fantastic Four: First Steps. While theMCU Fantastic Four movie’s box office performanceis not as great as Marvel might have hoped, the film is solid and does a great job of bringing faithful versions of these characters to life.
As such, I’m thrilled that the Fantastic Four will return inAvengers: DoomsdayandSecret Wars. That was revealed even before the team debuted in their movie, with thecast ofAvengers: Doomsdayannounced during a surprise live-stream by Marvel Studios. One of the most commented additions to the cast was that ofNamor, returning afterBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Namor and Sue Storm have been romantically linked in the comics, which does not sit well with fans of her relationship with Reed Richards. Now, the MCU will put Namor and Sue together in a live-action movie for the first time inAvengers: Doomsday. WithKevin Feige confirming that MCU characters go to the Baxter Building, Namor might even enter her home.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Cast Has Teased Sue Storm & Namor’s Complicated Relationship
The reveal that Namor and Sue Storm will be inAvengers: Doomsdaywas enough for romance theories to emerge. However, it seems that not all of those come from outside the house, as one MCU star is keeping her eye on the Black Panther franchise villain. During an interview withCinemaBlend,The Fantastic Four: First Steps' cast addressed the Namor rumors.
After the actors were asked about Namor, Reed Richards star Pedro Pascal revealed thatVanessa Kirby, who plays Sue Storm, talks about him “every single chance she gets.“The actress then chimed in, saying, “It does come up a lot.” Pascal then responded with “no comment” about a possible Namor, Sue, and Reed love triangle in Marvel Studios’Avengers: Doomsday.
While I don’t think the cast would reveal either way regarding a love triangle inAvengers: Doomsday, I find the comments about how Kirby always brings up Namor and howthe cast is very much aware of that controversial relationshipintriguing. That could have come up in research for the roles. However, Doomsday’s script could also be the source.
I Don’t Think The Namor And Sue Storm Relationship Would Make Sense For The MCU After The Team’s Debut
While it might have worked out — debatably — in the comics, I don’t think that a Namor and Sue Storm romance would make sense for the MCU. Sure, Namor could find Sue attractive, and there might be some tension, butthe franchise has already established a solid foundation when it comes to Sue and Reed’s marriageinThe Fantastic Four: First Steps.
More than superhero action,the focus of the MCU Fantastic Four movie was on the dynamics between its characters. I found the idea of starting the movie with a scene where Reed and Sue are alone, talking about their lives, and she is reassuring him, perfect to showcase their love and dynamic. Throughout the film, that would be tested in a way.
At one point, Sue directly tells Reed that his acting like he does hurts her. However, at the end ofThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, it is clear that these two characters are made for each other. They have a deep understanding of how the other works and lift one another.After saving their son, I don’t see them breaking up.
How The MCU’s Avengers Movies Could Set Up Another Possible Love Interest For Sue Storm
While Namor is a possible problem for Reed and Sue’s marriage,Avengers: Doomsdaywill feature another character who has also been romantically linked with Sue before. Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom debuted inTheFantastic Four: First Steps' post-credits scene. In that scene, he interacted with Franklin Richards.Sue then arrived, setting up their meeting inAvengers: Doomsday.
In the 2015 Secret Wars event from Marvel Comics,when Doctor Doom rewrote reality to rule over Battleworld, he made Sue Storm his wife. With Downey’s Victor von Doom now in the MCU and that event being adapted into the MCU, Doctor Doom could make the twisted romance a reality inAvengers: DoomsdayorSecret Wars.
