Marvel Studios has unveiled the much-anticipated debut trailer for *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*, offering fans their first glimpse into what promises to be a blockbuster superhero film slated for 2025. The trailer showcases the iconic team members—Mr. Fantastic, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and The Thing—alongside a thrilling introduction to the formidable supervillain, Galactus. Opening with a scene at the Baxter Building during a dinner, the trailer immerses viewers in the film's unique 1960s retro-futuristic setting and hints at an epic confrontation set to unfold in New York.
The trailer provides an intimate look at Ben Grimm's transformation into The Thing, and introduces the team's loyal robot, H.E.R.B.I.E., who shares a light-hearted moment in the kitchen. Viewers are treated to a brief display of Sue Storm's powers as the Invisible Woman and Johnny Storm blazing through the sky as the Human Torch. Although Reed Richards' stretching abilities are not shown, the trailer leaves fans eager to see more of Mr. Fantastic in action.
A notable highlight is the appearance of John Malkovich, rumored to portray Ivan Kragoff, also known as the Red Ghost, adding another layer of intrigue to the storyline. The premiere of the trailer took place at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, where stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach engaged with enthusiastic fans.
Scheduled for release on July 25, 2025, *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* boasts an impressive cast, including Ralph Ineson as Galactus and Julia Garner as Silver Surfer. The film also features Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. Directed by Matt Shakman and produced by Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige, this movie promises to be a significant addition to the MCU.
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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, they must balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond to defend Earth from the ravenous space god, Galactus (Ralph Ineson), and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). With Galactus' plan to devour the planet and everyone on it, the stakes couldn't be higher or more personal.
Speculation is rife among fans that Robert Downey, Jr. may return to the MCU as the iconic villain Doctor Doom in *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*, possibly even teased in some capacity. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has confirmed that the Fantastic Four will play a role in both *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Avengers: Secret Wars*, further fueling excitement for their cinematic journey.
