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 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 battle. We see Ben Grimm's transformation into The Thing, and both he and H.E.R.B.I.E. (the Humanoid Experimental Robot) are shown displaying their culinary skills.

The trailer also features Sue Storm utilizing her invisibility powers and Johnny Storm showcasing his fiery abilities. While Reed Richards' elastic powers are not prominently displayed, the trailer does include a brief appearance by John Malkovich, rumored to be portraying Ivan Kragoff, also known as the Red Ghost.

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 stars Ralph Ineson as Galactus and Julia Garner as Silver Surfer, alongside Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. Matt Shakman directs, with Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige producing.

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Here's the official synopsis:

Set in 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). Facing their greatest challenge yet, they must balance their heroic duties with their family bonds while defending Earth from the cosmic threat of Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). But Galactus' plan to consume the planet takes a deeply personal turn.

Speculation abounds regarding Robert Downey Jr.'s potential return as Doctor Doom, either in a significant role or a brief cameo. Feige has confirmed the Fantastic Four's appearances in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.

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