The Fantastic Four: First Steps Trailer Finally Brings Marvel's First Family Into the MCU, Teases Galactus' Arrival

Marvel Studios unveils the first trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, promising a major superhero event for 2025. The trailer showcases Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing, alongside the formidable villain, Galactus. The film's 1960s retro-futuristic aesthetic is prominently featured, with a scene set during dinner at the Baxter Building hinting at a New York showdown.

The trailer offers a before-and-after glimpse of Ben Grimm's transformation into The Thing, and features H.E.R.B.I.E., the team's robot, seemingly assisting in culinary endeavors. Sue Storm's Invisible Woman abilities and Johnny Storm's Human Torch powers are briefly showcased, while Reed Richards' elastic powers remain unseen. A tantalizing shot suggests the appearance of John Malkovich as the rumored Ivan Kragoff, aka the Red Ghost.

The trailer's launch event at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, saw stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach interacting with enthusiastic fans.

Scheduled for release on July 25, 2025, the film stars Ralph Ineson as Galactus and Julia Garner as Silver Surfer, alongside Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. Matt Shakman directs, and Kevin Feige produces under Marvel Studios.

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Here's the official synopsis:

Set in a vibrant, 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Marvel's First Family – Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn), and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) – as they confront their most formidable challenge yet. Balancing their heroic duties with their familial bonds, they must defend Earth from the insatiable space god, Galactus (Ralph Ineson), and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus's planet-devouring plan wasn't enough, things take a deeply personal turn.

Speculation abounds regarding Robert Downey Jr.'s potential return as Doctor Doom, either in a significant role or a brief post-credits appearance. Feige has confirmed the Fantastic Four's presence in both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.

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