Marvel Confirms Sue Storm’s Powers in Fantastic Four: First Steps — And She’s More Powerful Than You Think
Marvel Studios has officially confirmed Sue Storm’s powers in the upcoming MCU film The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Vanessa Kirby, best known for her roles in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning and The Crown, is stepping into the role of the Invisible Woman. With a LEGO set now revealing key details, fans finally have confirmation of what powers she’ll be using in the film — and they’re exactly what longtime readers of the comics would expect.
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Invisible Woman’s Powers Confirmed by LEGO Set
An official LEGO listing for the “Fantastic Four vs. Galactus Construction Figure” set revealed that Invisible Woman uses force shields in the upcoming film. The description confirms her classic power of generating energy-based protective barriers, which are a core part of her character.
Although Sue is most famously known for her ability to turn invisible, it’s her control over psionic force fields that has often been considered her most powerful ability. In the comics, she can shape these shields for both defense and offense, and even use them to levitate herself or others.
A Preview of Sue Storm in Action
So far, the MCU’s trailers for The Fantastic Four: First Steps have shown Sue using her shields during explosive action scenes, especially in the team’s battles against Galactus and his Herald, Shalla-Bal (played by Julia Garner). However, fans have yet to see her fully disappear on-screen — a moment that may be saved for the final trailer or theatrical release.
The film is expected to show the Fantastic Four as seasoned heroes, having operated in the shadows of the MCU for four years before stepping into the spotlight. This means Sue’s mastery of her powers will already be well-developed.
More Than Just Force Fields: Sue Storm’s Hidden Strength
While she often plays the calm, strategic center of the Fantastic Four, Sue Storm is far from passive. Her powers have allowed her to hold off threats like Ultron, Annihilus, and even the Hulk in various Marvel storylines.
In First Steps, she’ll be protecting more than just her teammates. The film introduces a major twist — Sue Storm is pregnant with a superpowered child, raising the stakes for every battle she faces. This adds emotional weight to her character arc and cements her role as both a protector and powerhouse.
Who Else Is in The Fantastic Four: First Steps?
- Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic
- Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm / Human Torch
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm / The Thing
- Julia Garner as Shalla-Bal / Silver Surfer
- Ralph Ineson as Galactus
Each character is expected to bring their comic-accurate powers to life, from Reed’s stretching abilities to Johnny’s flight and flame, and Ben’s brute strength. But with Sue’s strategic mind and growing emotional stakes, she could easily emerge as the team’s heart — and its most underestimated weapon.
Release Date and What’s Next
The Fantastic Four: First Steps hits theaters July 25, 2025, and is set to lead directly into Avengers: Doomsday. With Kirby’s Invisible Woman confirmed to be a major player in future MCU films, expect her powers to evolve — possibly revealing just how dangerous a fully unleashed Sue Storm can be.
