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, offering a captivating glimpse into what promises to be a monumental superhero film for 2025.

The trailer showcases Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing, alongside the formidable villain, Galactus. Opening with a dinner scene at the Baxter Building, the trailer highlights the film's stylish 1960s retro-futuristic aesthetic and hints at an epic New York showdown.

We witness Ben Grimm's transformation into The Thing, alongside H.E.R.B.I.E., the team's robot, both seemingly engrossed in culinary activities. Sue Storm's Invisible Woman powers and Johnny Storm's Human Torch abilities are briefly showcased, while Reed Richards' elastic Mr. Fantastic powers are notably absent from this initial preview.

A noteworthy appearance is made by John Malkovich, rumored to be portraying Ivan Kragoff, also known as the Red Ghost.

The trailer's debut took place at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, where stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach interacted with enthusiastic fans.

Scheduled for release on July 25, 2025, the MCU film also stars Ralph Ineson as Galactus and Julia Garner as Silver Surfer, with additional cast members including Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. Matt Shakman directs, under the production of Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige.

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Here's the official synopsis for The Fantastic Four: First Steps:

Against the backdrop of 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 the strength of their familial bonds, they must defend Earth from the voracious space god Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus's plan to consume the planet weren't enough, things take a deeply personal turn.

Speculation abounds regarding Robert Downey Jr.'s potential return as Doctor Doom, either within The Fantastic Four: First Steps or through a teaser. Feige has confirmed the Fantastic Four's appearance in both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.

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