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 one of 2025's most anticipated superhero films.

The trailer showcases the iconic quartet – Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing – alongside the formidable villain, Galactus. Beginning 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, and a surprisingly culinary-focused interaction between him and H.E.R.B.I.E., the Fantastic Four's robotic assistant. Sue Storm's Invisible Woman abilities are briefly showcased, as is Johnny Storm's fiery Human Torch persona. Interestingly, Reed Richards' elastic Mr. Fantastic powers remain largely unseen in this initial preview.

A fleeting appearance by John Malkovich, rumored to portray Ivan Kragoff (Red Ghost), adds further intrigue.

The trailer's launch event 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 film boasts a stellar cast including Ralph Ineson as Galactus, Julia Garner as Silver Surfer, Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. Matt Shakman directs, with Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige producing.

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Here's the official synopsis:

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 planetary annihilation scheme wasn'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 appearances in both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.

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