Marvel Studios has unveiled the debut trailer for *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*, giving fans an exciting preview of what promises to be a standout superhero film in 2025. The trailer introduces us to the iconic team—Mr. Fantastic, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and The Thing—and offers a thrilling glimpse of the supervillain Galactus.
Starting with a dinner scene at the Baxter Building, the trailer showcases the film's unique 1960s retro-futuristic setting. It teases an epic battle looming over New York. We get to see Ben Grimm's transformation into The Thing, and the inclusion of the team's beloved robot, H.E.R.B.I.E., who shares a light-hearted moment in the kitchen.
Sue Storm demonstrates her powers as the Invisible Woman, while Johnny Storm dazzles as the Human Torch. Although Reed Richards doesn't stretch into action in the trailer, the anticipation for his abilities remains high.
The trailer also offers a brief look at John Malkovich, rumored to be playing Ivan Kragoff, also known as the Red Ghost. Marvel chose the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, for the trailer's premiere, where stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach mingled with enthusiastic fans.
Set to hit theaters on July 25, 2025, *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* features Ralph Ineson as Galactus and Julia Garner as Silver Surfer, alongside additional cast members Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. The film is directed by Matt Shakman and produced by Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige.
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The official synopsis sets the stage in a vibrant, 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world where 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)—face their greatest challenge yet. Balancing their roles as heroes and family, they must protect Earth from the space god Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner), whose plan to devour the planet becomes deeply personal.
Speculation is rife among fans that Robert Downey, Jr. might return to the MCU as Doctor Doom, either as a supporting character or in a post-credits scene. Kevin Feige has confirmed that the Fantastic Four will play significant roles in upcoming films *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Avengers: Secret Wars*.
