The Thing
Ben Grimm was turned to orange rock and stayed the kindest of the four. Ebon Moss-Bachrach plays him in First Steps.
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Doctor Doom makes his MCU debut — set in an alternate 1960s. Galactus and the Silver Surfer appear. Post-credits: Doom crosses into the main MCU timeline. The direct setup for Doomsday.
2h 10m
AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY
Everything leads here.
2h 30mFrequently Asked Questions
How many MCU titles does The Thing appear in?
The Thing appears in 2 titles — 2 movies and 0 TV series — totalling 4.7 hours: The Fantastic Four: First Steps, AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY.
What order should I watch The Thing movies?
Follow the story order shown above, which tracks the in-universe timeline. Start with The Fantastic Four: First Steps and end with AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY for the best narrative experience.
Which The Thing titles are essential to the MCU?
2 of The Thing's appearances are marked essential: The Fantastic Four: First Steps, AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY.
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