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Where does The Fantastic Four: First Steps fit in Marvel?

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When does The Fantastic Four: First Steps take place in the MCU?

The movie takes place in its own universe in the 60s, probably around 1964-1965

How is The Fantastic Four: First Steps connected to the MCU?

The movie takes place in a parallel universe, and the Thunderbolts* post-credits scene explains its connection to the main timeline

Why watch The Fantastic Four: First Steps at this point in the timeline?

Because the movie takes place in a parallel universe and, to this day, only matters for the events of Avengers: Doomsday

What about the post-credits scene(s)?

The post-credits scene takes place 4 years after the movie's events and teases Avengers: Doomsday; the second one is useless