Marvel Studios has unveiled the much-anticipated trailer for "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," giving fans an exciting first glimpse into what promises to be one of the most significant superhero films of 2025. The trailer introduces us to the iconic team members—Mr. Fantastic, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and The Thing—alongside a sneak peek at the formidable supervillain, Galactus.
The trailer opens with a dinner scene set in the Baxter Building, showcasing the film's unique 1960s retro-futuristic setting. It hints at an epic battle set to unfold in New York, adding to the anticipation. We get to see Ben Grimm's transformation into The Thing and his interaction with the team's robot, H.E.R.B.I.E., as they engage in some culinary fun.
The trailer also features brief scenes of Sue Storm using her powers as the Invisible Woman and Johnny Storm soaring through the skies as the Human Torch. Interestingly, we don't see Reed Richards stretching his abilities as Mr. Fantastic, leaving fans eager for more.
Notably, the trailer includes a glimpse of John Malkovich, rumored to portray Ivan Kragoff, also known as the Red Ghost. The trailer's premiere at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, was a thrilling event where stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach met with enthusiastic fans.
Scheduled for release on July 25, 2025, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" also stars Ralph Ineson as Galactus and Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer. The cast is rounded out by Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. The film is directed by Matt Shakman and produced by Marvel Studios' chief, Kevin Feige.
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Here’s the official synopsis for "The Fantastic Four: First Steps":
Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 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 face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal.
Speculation is rife among fans that Robert Downey, Jr. might reprise his role in the MCU, this time as the iconic villain Doctor Doom, either in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" or at least hinted at. Kevin Feige has confirmed that the Fantastic Four will also feature in "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Avengers: Secret Wars."
