Chris Evans' brief appearance as the Human Torch in Deadpool & Wolverine left a relevant clue. His mention that his Reed Richards theorizes about the multiverse is not a casual detail. This line seems to be the first step toward introducing the Intergalactic Council of Reeds into the MCU, an alliance of Mister Fantastic variants that could be key in Avengers: Doomsday.
A multiversal assembly: the narrative technology behind the Council 🔬
The concept, taken from the comics, uses the multiverse as a resource to unite intellects. The confirmation of Pedro Pascal's variant as the central Reed Richards, added to the possibility of bringing back versions like those of Ioan Gruffudd or John Krasinski, allows for creating a cohesive group without the need for a shared origin. This narrative structure offers a solution to cosmic-scale threats, such as a multiversal Doctor Doom, through the accumulation of knowledge and resources.
Final exams reunion: when all the Reeds form a study group 📚
The image of multiple Reed Richards discussing in a room is, basically, the gathering of the most diligent students in the universe. While other heroes solve problems with punches, they will debate the validity of a dozen formulas for hours. The real conflict will not be against the villain, but against each Reed's ego, who will be convinced that his plan is the optimal one and that the others are mere low-resolution copies.